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About
Long Island Aviators is a Part 61 flight school based at Republic Airport (KFRG) in Farmingdale, NY. We offer affordable aircraft rentals and flight instruction for all ratings from primary students through ATP, with a fleet of over 20 aircraft and an FAA-approved flight simulator. Our services include primary, instrument, commercial, and multi-engine training, as well as an accelerated multi-engine add-on course.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 152 (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $75 – $290/hr | $5,100 – $20,300 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $160/hr | $1,675 – $6,725 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $40 – $160/hr | $800 – $3,200 |
| Estimated Total Range | $7,600 – $30,200 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Long Island Aviators is estimated to cost $7,600 – $30,200. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Long Island Aviators 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.
Yes, Long Island Aviators has a Designated Pilot Examiner on staff. You can schedule your checkride directly through the school instead of finding an independent examiner on your own. In many areas DPE wait times have stretched to weeks or months, so this is worth factoring in when choosing a school.
Long Island Aviators's training fleet includes the Cessna 152, Cessna 172M (Skyhawk), Cessna 172N (Skyhawk), Cessna 172P (Skyhawk), Cessna 172SP (Skyhawk), Cessna 182T (Skylane), Piper PA-28-151 (Warrior), Piper PA-28-161 (Warrior), Piper PA-28-181 (Archer), Grumman GA-7 (Cougar), and Piper PA-34-220T (Seneca). 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 Island Aviators has the following flight training device: Redbird LD. Ask the school which ratings the device count toward and how many hours you can log.
No, Long Island Aviators does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.