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About
Nationwide Aviation is a flight school with campuses in Dallas–Fort Worth, TX and Nashville, TN, offering accelerated and flexible pilot training programs from Private Pilot through ATP, including Instrument Rating, Multi-Engine Rating, and CFI certifications.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 172M (Skyhawk) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $95 – $370/hr | $6,500 – $25,900 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $35 – $140/hr | $1,475 – $5,875 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $35 – $140/hr | $700 – $2,800 |
| Estimated Total Range | $8,600 – $34,600 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Nationwide Aviation is estimated to cost $8,600 – $34,600. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Nationwide 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, Nationwide 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.
Nationwide Aviation's training fleet includes the Piper PA-28 (Warrior), Cessna 172M (Skyhawk), and Tecnam P2006T. 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, Nationwide Aviation has the following flight training device: Alsim AL100i. Ask the school which ratings the device count toward and how many hours you can log.
No, Nationwide Aviation does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.