Quality Score
Good
Base (15) + components above = 73
About
Leading Edge Aviation, Inc. is the FBO at Doylestown Airport (KDYL) in Doylestown, PA. Offering flight training (Private, Instrument, Commercial, CFI/CFII), aircraft rentals, charter flights, maintenance services, and more since 1993.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 172N (Skyhawk) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $65 – $265/hr | $4,600 – $18,500 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $160/hr | $1,675 – $6,725 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $40 – $160/hr | $800 – $3,200 |
| Estimated Total Range | $7,100 – $28,400 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Leading Edge Aviation, Inc. is estimated to cost $7,100 – $28,400. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Leading Edge 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, Leading Edge 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.
Leading Edge Aviation, Inc.'s training fleet includes the Cessna 152, Cessna 172N (Skyhawk), Cessna 172S (Skyhawk), Cessna 172R (Skyhawk), Cessna R172K, Cirrus SR20, Piper PA-28-181 (Archer), and Piper PA-28R-200 (Arrow). 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 Leading Edge Aviation, Inc.. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Leading Edge Aviation, Inc. does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.