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About
Maine Coastal Flight offers flight training at Bar Harbor Airport (KBHB) including Sport Pilot, Recreational, Private Pilot, Commercial, and Instrument ratings. Aircraft rentals, ground schools, scenic flights of Acadia National Park, introductory flights, aircraft maintenance, and aircraft management services are also available.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 172 (Skyhawk) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $80 – $320/hr | $5,600 – $22,400 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $30 – $110/hr | $1,150 – $4,625 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $110/hr | $550 – $2,200 |
| Estimated Total Range | $7,300 – $29,200 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Maine Coastal Flight is estimated to cost $7,300 – $29,200. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Maine Coastal Flight 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, Maine Coastal Flight 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.
Maine Coastal Flight's training fleet includes the Cessna 172 (Skyhawk), Cessna 206, Cirrus SR20, and Cessna 150. 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 Maine Coastal Flight. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Maine Coastal Flight does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.