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About
Hornbill Aviation is a small flight school located on the quiet west side of the Reno-Tahoe International Airport. Led by an instructor with 14 years flying experience, it operated Cherokee 180 aircraft and a certified simulator.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piper PA-28-180D (Cherokee) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $80 – $320/hr | $5,600 – $22,300 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $160/hr | $1,675 – $6,725 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $110/hr | $550 – $2,200 |
| Estimated Total Range | $7,800 – $31,200 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Hornbill Aviation is estimated to cost $7,800 – $31,200. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Hornbill 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, Hornbill 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.
Hornbill Aviation's training fleet includes the Piper PA-28-180D (Cherokee) and Piper PA-28-180C (Cherokee). 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, Hornbill Aviation has the following flight training device: Precision Flight Controls CR-12. Ask the school which ratings the device count toward and how many hours you can log.
No, Hornbill Aviation does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.