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About
Murfreesboro Aviation is a FAA Part 61 flight school and Cessna Pilot Center located at Murfreesboro Municipal Airport in Murfreesboro, TN. They offer flight training from Private Pilot through CFI/CFII/MEI, aircraft maintenance as an Authorized Cessna and Beechcraft Service Center, avionics services, and aircraft management programs.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 152 (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $80 – $320/hr | $5,600 – $22,400 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $30 – $125/hr | $1,325 – $5,300 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $125/hr | $625 – $2,525 |
| Estimated Total Range | $7,600 – $30,200 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Murfreesboro Aviation is estimated to cost $7,600 – $30,200. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Murfreesboro 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.
No, Murfreesboro Aviation 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.
Murfreesboro Aviation's training fleet includes the Beechcraft 76 (Duchess), Cessna 172 (Skyhawk), Cessna 172N (Skyhawk), and Cessna 152. 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 Murfreesboro Aviation. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Murfreesboro Aviation does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.