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About
Knoxville Flight Training Academy is a Part 61 flight school based at Knoxville Downtown Island Airport (KDKX). They offer training for Private Pilot, Instrument Rating, Commercial Pilot, Multi-Engine Rating, and Flight Instructor certificates, as well as re-currency training and discovery flights. Their fleet includes Cessna 172s, Piper Cherokees, a Piper Seminole, and a Redbird FMX full-motion simulator.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 172L (Skyhawk) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $95 – $370/hr | $6,500 – $25,900 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $35 – $130/hr | $1,375 – $5,450 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $120/hr | $600 – $2,400 |
| Estimated Total Range | $8,400 – $33,800 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Knoxville Flight Training Center, Inc. is estimated to cost $8,400 – $33,800. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Knoxville Flight Training Center, 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, Knoxville Flight Training Center, 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.
Knoxville Flight Training Center, Inc.'s training fleet includes the Cessna 172L (Skyhawk), Cessna 172SP (Skyhawk), Cessna 172N (Skyhawk), Piper PA-28-180 (|Archer), Piper PA-28-180 (|Cherokee), and Piper PA-44-180 (Seminole). 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, Knoxville Flight Training Center, Inc. has the following flight training device: Redbird FMX (|FMX). Ask the school which ratings the device count toward and how many hours you can log.
No, Knoxville Flight Training Center, Inc. does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.