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About
Get Inspired Flight is an FAA Part 61 flight school based at Pickens County Airport (KJZP) in Jasper, Georgia. They specialize in Sport Pilot instruction, tailwheel endorsements, flight reviews, and discovery/introduction flights. Their fleet includes a BushCat tailwheel aircraft and Jabiru J250-SP, along with an XSPEC 142 AATD flight simulator. Owners Laura and David Thorburn-Gundlach are FAA-certified Light Sport Aircraft instructors and Light Sport Repairmen.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jabiru J250 SP (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $75 – $300/hr | $5,300 – $21,000 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $145 – $570/hr | $6,000 – $23,900 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $45 – $180/hr | $900 – $3,600 |
| Estimated Total Range | $12,100 – $48,500 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Get Inspired Flight is estimated to cost $12,100 – $48,500. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Get Inspired Flight operates under Part 61. Training is self-paced: you and your instructor set the curriculum rather than following a pre-approved syllabus. The FAA minimum for a Private Pilot Certificate under Part 61 is 40 flight hours, though most students need 60 to 70.
No, Get Inspired Flight does not have a Designated Pilot Examiner on staff. When you're ready for your checkride, you'll need to book with an independent DPE. Ask the school if they can point you to one nearby.
Get Inspired Flight's training fleet includes the SkyReach BushCat and Jabiru J250 SP. Having multiple types in the fleet keeps your training on track if one plane is down for maintenance. Ask the school about current availability and any additional charges per aircraft.
Yes, Get Inspired Flight has the following flight training device: XSPEC 142. Ask the school which ratings the device count toward and how many hours you can log.
No, Get Inspired Flight does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.