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Full Service FBO. Part 141 Flight School - University of Nebraska-Omaha Flight Training Provider, Aircraft Maintenance, Part 145 Avionics Repair Station, Aircraft Sales and Management
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piper PA-28-180 (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $90 – $350/hr | $6,100 – $24,500 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $160/hr | $1,675 – $6,725 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $110/hr | $550 – $2,200 |
| Estimated Total Range | $8,400 – $33,400 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Oracle Aviation is estimated to cost $8,400 – $33,400. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
Yes, Oracle Aviation is approved for both Part 61 and Part 141 training. Part 141 uses a structured, FAA-approved curriculum with stage checks and lowers the minimum hours for a Private Pilot Certificate from 40 to 35. Part 61 is self-paced with no required syllabus. Ask the school which path fits your schedule.
No, Oracle 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.
Oracle Aviation's training fleet includes the Cessna 172M (Skyhawk), Cessna 172N (Skyhawk), Piper PA-28-180, Piper PA-28R (Arrow), Beechcraft 76 (Duchess), and Piper PA-34-II (Seneca). 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, Oracle Aviation has the following flight training device: Redbird. Ask the school which ratings the device count toward and how many hours you can log.
No, Oracle Aviation does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.