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About
Global Aviation Center is a Part 61 and Part 141 flight school located at Republic Airport (KFRG) in Farmingdale, NY. Offering training from Private Pilot through ATP, including Instrument Rating, Commercial Pilot, Multi-Engine, and CFI courses. The school operates a fleet of Piper Warriors, a Piper Archer, and a Beechcraft Duchess, along with FAA-approved simulators. International students welcome with M-1 VISA I-20 issuance available.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piper PA-28-161 (Warrior II) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $95 – $380/hr | $6,600 – $26,500 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $160/hr | $1,675 – $6,725 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $110/hr | $550 – $2,200 |
| Estimated Total Range | $8,800 – $35,400 | ||
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Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Global Aviation Center is estimated to cost $8,800 – $35,400. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
Yes, Global Aviation Center is approved for both Part 61 and Part 141 training. Part 141 uses a structured, FAA-approved curriculum with stage checks and lowers the minimum hours for a Private Pilot Certificate from 40 to 35. Part 61 is self-paced with no required syllabus. Ask the school which path fits your schedule.
No, Global Aviation Center 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.
Global Aviation Center's training fleet includes the Piper PA-28-161 (Warrior II), Piper PA-28-161 (Warrior III), Piper PA-28-181 (Archer III), and Beechcraft BE76 (Duchess). 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, Global Aviation Center has the following flight training devices: Elite PI-135 and Elite PI-1000. Ask the school which ratings the devices count toward and how many hours you can log.
No, Global Aviation Center does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.
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