Quality Score
Very Good
Base (15) + components above = 78
About
Greenville Aviation is a full service flight training center. Our goal is to provide you with the most current, thorough, safe, and cost effective flight training possible. We pride ourselves on honesty and having FUN!! There is a reason why we are the oldest flight school in Greenville, having started way back in 1984. "Like" us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/pages/Greenville-Aviation/372873956143132?ref=ts&fref=ts
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 152 (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $65 – $260/hr | $4,600 – $18,200 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $30 – $120/hr | $1,250 – $5,050 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $120/hr | $600 – $2,400 |
| Estimated Total Range | $6,400 – $25,600 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Greenville Aviation Flight School is estimated to cost $6,400 – $25,600. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Greenville Aviation Flight School 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, Greenville Aviation Flight School 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.
Greenville Aviation Flight School's training fleet includes the Cessna 172N (Skyhawk), Cessna 172M (Skyhawk), Cessna 172I (Skyhawk), Cessna 152, Piper PA-28-181 (Archer II), Piper PA-28-181, Piper PA-28-151 (Warrior), Piper PA-28-180 (Cherokee), Piper PA-28-140 (Cherokee), and Piper PA-24-250. 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, Greenville Aviation Flight School has the following flight training device: Redbird MCX. Ask the school which ratings the device count toward and how many hours you can log.
No, Greenville Aviation Flight School does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.