Quality Score
Good
Base (15) + components above = 73
About
Journeys Aviation, Inc. is a Part 61 flight school, aircraft maintenance shop, and Fixed Base Operator (FBO) located at Boulder Municipal Airport (KBDU). We offer professional and personalized flight instruction by experienced CFIs for Private Pilot, Commercial Pilot, Instrument Rating, CFI/CFII certificates, tailwheel endorsements, high-performance endorsements, and more. Our diverse fleet includes Cessna 172s, Cessna 182s, a Pipistrel Alpha Trainer LSA, a Citabria 7ECA tailwheel, and an FAA-certified AATD flight simulator. We also provide aircraft rental, full-service FBO amenities including Avgas and Jet-A fueling, heated hangar space, and a full aircraft maintenance shop with A&P, IA, and Rotax iRMT certified staff.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pipistrel Alpha Trainer (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $65 – $265/hr | $4,700 – $18,600 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $160/hr | $1,675 – $6,725 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $110/hr | $550 – $2,200 |
| Estimated Total Range | $6,900 – $27,500 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Journeys Aviation, Inc. is estimated to cost $6,900 – $27,500. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Journeys Aviation, Inc. 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, Journeys Aviation, Inc. 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.
Journeys Aviation, Inc.'s training fleet includes the Pipistrel Alpha Trainer, Cessna 172P (Skyhawk), Cessna 172G (Skyhawk), Cessna 172S (Skyhawk), Cessna 182P (Skylane), Cessna 182A (Skylane), American Champion 7ECA, and Cessna 150C. 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, Journeys Aviation, Inc. has the following flight training device: Precision Flight Controls CRX MAX. Ask the school which ratings the device count toward and how many hours you can log.
No, Journeys Aviation, Inc. does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.