Quality Score
Good
Base (15) + components above = 71
About
Veteran and family owned/operated, Monarch Air has been providing aviation services for over 37 years. As a FAA Part 141 Cessna Pilot Center, Monarch Air offers flight training from zero experience to airline career levels, aircraft rental, and FAA Part 145 certified airframe and engine maintenance. Their fleet includes Cessna 172SP Skyhawks with Garmin G1000 avionics, Diamond DA-40, and Cessna 182T Skylane.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 172SP (Skyhawk) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $125 – $490/hr | $8,600 – $34,300 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $160/hr | $1,675 – $6,725 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $110/hr | $550 – $2,200 |
| Estimated Total Range | $10,800 – $43,200 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Monarch Air is estimated to cost $10,800 – $43,200. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
Yes, Monarch Air 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, Monarch Air 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.
Monarch Air's training fleet includes the Cessna 172SP (Skyhawk), Diamond DA40 (Diamond Star), and Cessna 182T (Skylane). 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 Monarch Air. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Monarch Air does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.