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About
Shannon School of Aeronautics strives to make flight training available to students of many lifestyles and schedules, in a professional and exciting environment. We offer flight training for a multitude of different ratings from sport pilot all the way to commercial and beyond. We are located at the historic Shannon Airport in Fredericksburg, Virginia.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 172N (Skyhawk) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $100 – $390/hr | $6,800 – $27,300 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $160/hr | $1,675 – $6,725 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $40 – $160/hr | $800 – $3,200 |
| Estimated Total Range | $9,300 – $37,200 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at JLS Aviation and the Shannon School of Aeronautics is estimated to cost $9,300 – $37,200. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, JLS Aviation and the Shannon School of Aeronautics 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, JLS Aviation and the Shannon School of Aeronautics 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.
JLS Aviation and the Shannon School of Aeronautics's training fleet includes the Cessna 172N (Skyhawk), Cessna 172M (Skyhawk), Cessna 172XP, and Beechcraft 76 (Duchess). 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, JLS Aviation and the Shannon School of Aeronautics has the following flight training device: Redbird LD. Ask the school which ratings the device count toward and how many hours you can log.
No, JLS Aviation and the Shannon School of Aeronautics does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.