Quality Score
Good
Base (15) + components above = 66
About
Moore Aviation is one of America's oldest continuously operating flight schools, located at Beaver County Airport (KBVI) in Beaver Falls, PA. Founded in 1938 by Aloysius J. 'Wish' Moore, the school is FAA certified under Part 141 and Part 61, and is VA approved. Moore Aviation operates one of the largest and most diverse fleets in Western Pennsylvania, offering training for Private Pilot, Instrument Rating, Commercial Pilot, Multi-Engine, CFI/CFII/MEI, and more. A two-time AOPA Distinguished Flight School award recipient.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 152 (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $75 – $300/hr | $5,300 – $21,000 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $25 – $100/hr | $1,050 – $4,200 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $25 – $100/hr | $500 – $2,000 |
| Estimated Total Range | $6,800 – $27,200 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Moore Aviation, Inc. is estimated to cost $6,800 – $27,200. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
Yes, Moore 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, Moore 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.
Moore Aviation, Inc.'s training fleet includes the Cessna 152, Cessna 172R (Skyhawk), Cessna 172S (Skyhawk), Cessna T182T (Turbo Skylane), Piper PA-28-181 (Archer III), Piper PA-28-161 (Warrior III), and Piper PA-44-180 (Seminole). 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 Moore Aviation, Inc.. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Moore Aviation, Inc. does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.