Quality Score
Fair
Base (15) + components above = 64
About
GreyCat Aviation is a Part 61 flight school based at Hampton Roads Executive Airport (KPVG) in Chesapeake, VA. Owned and operated by Rob Garcia, a Gold Seal CFI, CFII, MEI, ATP, A&P/IA, DPE and SAE. Offering tailwheel training in a 1941 Piper J-5A Cub Cruiser and a 1943 Boeing PT-17 Stearman, personalized flight instruction for Sport, Private, Instrument, Commercial, and ATP certificates, Biannual Flight Reviews (BFRs), Instrument Proficiency Checks (IPCs), and FAA flight exams.
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Frequently Asked Questions
GreyCat Aviation has rental rates on file. to see full pricing and a cost estimate for your Private Pilot Certificate.
No, GreyCat Aviation 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.
Yes, GreyCat Aviation 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.
GreyCat Aviation's fleet details are not in our database. Contact the school directly to ask which aircraft they use for training.
No flight simulators are listed for GreyCat Aviation. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, GreyCat Aviation does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.