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About
Mach 5 Aviation is a veteran-owned flight school located at Auburn Municipal Airport in Auburn, CA, offering Part 61 and Part 141 flight training, aircraft rentals, and aircraft maintenance. Training programs include private, instrument, commercial, multi-engine, CFI, tailwheel, and aerobatic courses. The school also operates an FAA-approved testing center and features a Redbird FMX full-motion simulator.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 152 (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $90 – $350/hr | $6,100 – $24,500 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $50 – $190/hr | $2,000 – $7,975 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $50 – $190/hr | $950 – $3,800 |
| Estimated Total Range | $9,100 – $36,300 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Mach 5 Aviation, Inc. is estimated to cost $9,100 – $36,300. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
Yes, Mach 5 Aviation, Inc. 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, Mach 5 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.
Mach 5 Aviation, Inc.'s training fleet includes the Cessna 152, Cessna 172 (Skyhawk), Piper PA-28 (Cherokee), Piper PA-28-181 (Archer II), Piper PA-28-181 (Archer III), Piper PA-28R (Arrow II), and Bellanca 8KCAB (Decathlon). 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, Mach 5 Aviation, Inc. has the following flight training device: Redbird FMX. Ask the school which ratings the device count toward and how many hours you can log.
No, Mach 5 Aviation, Inc. does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.