Key City Fliers
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About
Key City Fliers was founded in 1960 by a group of three pilots who purchased a Taylorcraft. Since that time, we have owned a variety of aircraft to meet the needs of our members. Currently, our fleet consists of a Piper Cherokee 140/160, Piper Archer, and Piper Dakota. Our members include Student Pilots, Private Pilots, Commercial Pilots, ATP's, CFI's and CFII's. Our mission is to deliver safe access to light aircraft for our members at an affordable rate.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piper PA-28--140 (Cherokee) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $55 – $225/hr Tach | $3,900 – $15,700 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $160/hr | $1,675 – $6,725 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $110/hr | $550 – $2,200 |
| Admission fee | — | one-time | $500 |
| Monthly dues × 12 | 12 mo | $130/mo | $1,560 |
| Estimated Total Range | $7,200 – $28,700 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Key City Fliers is estimated to cost $7,200 – $28,700. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Key City Fliers 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, Key City Fliers 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.
Key City Fliers's training fleet includes the Piper PA-28--140 (Cherokee), Piper PA-28-181 (Archer), and Piper PA-28-236 (Dakota). 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.
No flight simulators are listed for Key City Fliers. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Key City Fliers does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.