Quality Score
Good
Base (15) + components above = 68
About
Melbourne Flight Training is an FAA Part 61 and Part 141 flight school located at Melbourne Orlando International Airport (KMLB) on Florida's Space Coast. Offering programs from private pilot through multi-engine instructor, including an accelerated Career Aviator Pathway (zero to CFI in 12 months), a CFI Academy, Cirrus training as a Platinum Cirrus Training Center, and international student programs. The school operates a fleet of Garmin-equipped Cessna 172s, Cirrus SR20/SR22 aircraft, and Tecnam P2006T multi-engine trainers, plus a Redbird FMX AATD simulator.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cirrus SR20 G7 (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $210 – $840/hr | $14,700 – $58,800 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $160/hr | $1,675 – $6,725 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $110/hr | $550 – $2,200 |
| Estimated Total Range | $16,900 – $67,700 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Melbourne Flight Training is estimated to cost $16,900 – $67,700. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Melbourne Flight Training 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, Melbourne Flight Training 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.
Melbourne Flight Training's training fleet includes the Cessna 172S (Skyhawk), Cessna 172 (Skyhawk), Tecnam P2006T, Cirrus SR20 G7, Cirrus SR20 G7+, Cirrus SR22T G7, and Beechcraft 76 (Duchess). 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, Melbourne Flight Training 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, Melbourne Flight Training does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.