Quality Score
Good
Base (15) + components above = 70
About
Morristown Flying Service offers comprehensive flight training and aircraft rental at multiple Tennessee locations including Morristown, Tri-Cities, and Greeneville airports. Courses include Private Pilot, Instrument Rating, Commercial Pilot, CFI, CFII, MEI, and endorsements. The company also operates a full-service aircraft maintenance shop with 3 IAs on staff.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 150 (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $75 – $290/hr | $5,100 – $20,300 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $25 – $90/hr | $950 – $3,775 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $25 – $90/hr | $450 – $1,800 |
| Estimated Total Range | $6,500 – $25,900 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Morristown Flying Service is estimated to cost $6,500 – $25,900. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Morristown Flying Service 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, Morristown Flying Service 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.
Morristown Flying Service's training fleet includes the Cessna 172 (Skyhawk), Cessna 150, Piper PA-28-R (Arrow), and Cessna 182 (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 Morristown Flying Service. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Morristown Flying Service does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.