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About
Global Pilot Academy is a Part 61 and Part 141 flight school located at Tampa Executive Airport in Tampa, FL. We offer programs from Private Pilot through Airline Pilot, including Instrument Rating, Commercial Pilot, CFI, CFII, and Multi-Engine training. With an in-house DPE and on-site maintenance, we provide high-quality flight training to both domestic and international students.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 152 (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $65 – $255/hr | $4,500 – $17,900 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $160/hr | $1,675 – $6,725 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $110/hr | $550 – $2,200 |
| Estimated Total Range | $6,700 – $26,800 | ||
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Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Global Pilot Academy is estimated to cost $6,700 – $26,800. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
Yes, Global Pilot Academy 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.
Yes, Global Pilot Academy has a Designated Pilot Examiner on staff. You can schedule your checkride directly through the school instead of finding an independent examiner on your own. In many areas DPE wait times have stretched to weeks or months, so this is worth factoring in when choosing a school.
Global Pilot Academy's training fleet includes the Cessna 152, Cessna 172M (Skyhawk), Cessna 172 (Skyhawk), Piper PA-34 (Seneca), Piper PA-34-200T (Seneca II), Piper PA-28R (Arrow), Cessna 172RG (Cutlass RG), Cessna 172R (Skyhawk), and Cessna 172N (Skyhawk). 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 Pilot Academy has the following flight training devices: Unknown CR12 and Unknown DCXMAX. Ask the school which ratings the devices count toward and how many hours you can log.
No, Global Pilot Academy does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.
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