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About
Green Mountain Flight Training (GMFT) is a student-oriented flight school based at Rutland Southern Vermont Regional Airport (KRUT) in Vermont. We offer training for Private Pilot, Instrument Rating, and Commercial Pilot certificates under FAA Part 61. Our fleet includes a Piper PA-28 Cherokee and a Cessna 172, both certified for IFR flight.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piper PA-28 (Cherokee) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $90 – $350/hr | $6,100 – $24,500 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $150/hr | $1,575 – $6,300 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $40 – $150/hr | $750 – $3,000 |
| Estimated Total Range | $8,500 – $33,800 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Green Mountain Flight Training is estimated to cost $8,500 – $33,800. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Green Mountain Flight Training 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, Green Mountain Flight Training 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.
Green Mountain Flight Training's training fleet includes the Piper PA-28 (Cherokee) and Cessna 172 (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.
No flight simulators are listed for Green Mountain Flight Training. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Green Mountain Flight Training does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.