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About
Pacific Air Flight School is a Part 61 flight school located at Long Beach International Airport (KLGB) in Long Beach, California. Founded in 2017, the school offers personalized one-on-one flight and ground training for Private Pilot, Instrument Rating, Commercial Pilot, Career Pilot Program, and Certified Flight Instructor courses. The fleet consists of over 10 aircraft including Cessna 172s with G1000 glass cockpit avionics and traditional steam-gauge aircraft.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 172P (Skyhawk) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $95 – $390/hr | $6,800 – $27,200 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $50 – $200/hr | $2,100 – $8,400 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $50 – $200/hr | $1,000 – $4,000 |
| Estimated Total Range | $9,900 – $39,600 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Pacific Air Flight School is estimated to cost $9,900 – $39,600. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Pacific Air 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, Pacific Air 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.
Pacific Air Flight School's training fleet includes the Cessna 172S (Skyhawk), Cessna 172P (Skyhawk), and Cessna 172N (Skyhawk). 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 Pacific Air Flight School. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Pacific Air Flight School does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.