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About
Long Beach Flying Club & Flight Academy has been teaching pilots since 1980, offering flight instruction and training for all levels of flying experience under FAA Part 61 and Part 141. Based at Long Beach Airport, the club offers a fleet of Cessna and Piper aircraft, flight simulators, aircraft rental, and pilot tools.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 152 (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $55 – $215/hr | $3,800 – $15,100 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $160/hr | $1,675 – $6,725 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $110/hr | $550 – $2,200 |
| Estimated Total Range | $6,000 – $24,000 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Long Beach Flying Club & Flight Academy is estimated to cost $6,000 – $24,000. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
Yes, Long Beach Flying Club & Flight Academy is approved for both Part 61 and Part 141 training. Part 141 uses a structured, FAA-approved curriculum with stage checks and lowers the minimum hours for a Private Pilot Certificate from 40 to 35. Part 61 is self-paced with no required syllabus. Ask the school which path fits your schedule.
No, Long Beach Flying Club & Flight Academy 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.
Long Beach Flying Club & Flight Academy's training fleet includes the Cessna 152, Cessna 172 (Skyhawk), Cessna 172SP (Skyhawk), Cessna 172RG (Skyhawk RG), Piper PA-28 (Warrior), Piper PA-28 (Archer), Piper PA-28 (Arrow), and Piper PA-44 (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, Long Beach Flying Club & Flight Academy has the following flight training device: unknown. Ask the school which ratings the device count toward and how many hours you can log.
No, Long Beach Flying Club & Flight Academy does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.
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