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Excellent
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About
Mike Goulian Aviation is New England's premier Cirrus training and aircraft management destination, offering private pilot training, instrument training, Cirrus transition and advanced transition training, currency courses, tailwheel and aerobatic training, simulator sessions, aircraft rental, and aircraft management services at Hanscom Field (KBED) in Bedford, MA and Plymouth Airport (KPYM) in Plymouth, MA.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aviat A-1 (Husky) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $175 – $700/hr | $12,300 – $49,000 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $160/hr | $1,675 – $6,725 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $110/hr | $550 – $2,200 |
| Estimated Total Range | $14,500 – $57,900 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Mike Goulian Aviation is estimated to cost $14,500 – $57,900. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Mike Goulian Aviation 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, Mike Goulian Aviation 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.
Mike Goulian Aviation's training fleet includes the Cirrus SR20 G7, Cirrus SR22 G7, Cirrus SR22T G7, Cirrus SF50 (Vision Jet), American Champion 8KCAB (Super Decathlon), and Aviat A-1 (Husky). 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, Mike Goulian Aviation has the following flight training devices: Flight 1Tech G6 Simulator and RealSimGear G7 Simulator. Ask the school which ratings the devices count toward and how many hours you can log.
No, Mike Goulian Aviation does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.