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Fair
Base (15) + components above = 55
About
North Coast Air, Inc. is a flight school and aircraft rental business located at the Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport in Santa Rosa, California. They offer pilot training programs across a broad spectrum of aviation interests, including sport, private, commercial, instrument, multi-engine, and more.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tecnam P2002 JF (Sierra) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $70 – $270/hr | $4,700 – $18,900 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $160/hr | $1,675 – $6,725 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $110/hr | $550 – $2,200 |
| Estimated Total Range | $7,000 – $27,800 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at North Coast Air, Inc. is estimated to cost $7,000 – $27,800. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, North Coast Air, Inc. 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, North Coast Air, 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.
North Coast Air, Inc.'s training fleet includes the Tecnam P2002 JF (Sierra), Cessna 162 (Skycatcher), Cessna 152, Piper PA-28-161 (Warrior II), Cessna 172M (Skyhawk), Cessna 172S (Skyhawk), Cessna TR182 (Skylane), and Beechcraft 55 (Baron). 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 North Coast Air, Inc.. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, North Coast Air, Inc. does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.
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