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Very Good
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About
Over The Mountain Aviation is a Part 61 flight school located at Shelby County Airport in Calera, Alabama. We offer a full range of flight training from Private Pilot through Commercial, Instrument, CFI, and Multi-Engine ratings. Our fleet includes Cessna 172s and Piper aircraft. We pride ourselves on personalized instruction and quick access to the training area from an uncontrolled airport.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 172 (Skyhawk) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $90 – $360/hr | $6,300 – $25,200 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $30 – $110/hr | $1,150 – $4,625 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $110/hr | $550 – $2,200 |
| Estimated Total Range | $8,000 – $32,000 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Over The Mountain Aviation is estimated to cost $8,000 – $32,000. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Over The Mountain 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, Over The Mountain 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.
Over The Mountain Aviation's training fleet includes the Piper PA-28R-200 (Arrow II), Cessna 172 (Skyhawk), Piper PA-28-181 (Archer II), Piper PA-28-140 (Cherokee 140), and Piper PA-30 (Twin Comanche). 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 Over The Mountain Aviation. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Over The Mountain Aviation does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.