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About
Holladay Aviation is a Part 61 flight school located at Jacksonville Executive / Craig Airport (KCRG) in Jacksonville, Florida. Owned and operated by Dana and Meredith Holladay, the school offers training for Sport Pilot, Private Pilot, Instrument Rating, Commercial Pilot, and CFI certificates, as well as ultralight safety training, flight reviews, and rental checkouts. The school features an FAA-approved Elite PI-235 AATD and a mobile flight simulator available throughout Northeast Florida.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 150 (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $75 – $300/hr | $5,300 – $21,000 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $160/hr | $1,675 – $6,725 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $40 – $160/hr | $800 – $3,200 |
| Estimated Total Range | $7,700 – $30,900 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Holladay Aviation is estimated to cost $7,700 – $30,900. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Holladay 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.
No, Holladay Aviation 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.
Holladay Aviation's training fleet includes the Cessna 150, Cessna 152, Cessna 172 (Skyhawk), and M-Squared Breese 2. 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, Holladay Aviation has the following flight training devices: Elite PI-235 and X-Plane 12. Ask the school which ratings the devices count toward and how many hours you can log.
No, Holladay Aviation does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.