Quality Score
Good
Base (15) + components above = 65
About
ATA Flight School is located at North Perry Airport (KHWO) in Pembroke Pines, FL. For over 17 years, we've been a cornerstone in South Florida's aviation community, offering flight training programs from Private Pilot through ATP, as well as helicopter training, multi-engine courses, CFI courses, type ratings, and more. Our fleet includes Cessna 172s, Piper Warriors, Piper Archers, Piper Senecas, and a Robinson R44 helicopter.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 172M (Skyhawk) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $90 – $350/hr | $6,100 – $24,500 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $30 – $120/hr | $1,250 – $5,050 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $120/hr | $600 – $2,400 |
| Estimated Total Range | $8,000 – $31,900 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at North Perry Central FBO / ATA Flight School is estimated to cost $8,000 – $31,900. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, North Perry Central FBO / ATA Flight School 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 Perry Central FBO / ATA Flight School 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 Perry Central FBO / ATA Flight School's training fleet includes the Cessna 172M (Skyhawk), Cessna 172N (Skyhawk), Piper PA-28-161 (Warrior), Piper PA-28-181 (Archer), Piper PA-34-200 (Seneca), and Robinson R44. 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, North Perry Central FBO / ATA Flight School has the following flight training device: Redbird FMX. Ask the school which ratings the device count toward and how many hours you can log.
No, North Perry Central FBO / ATA Flight School does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.