Quality Score
Good
Base (15) + components above = 76
About
Serving you since 1982! Pavco has been servicing, fueling, chartering, training, maintaining, renting, and providing an aviation friendly environment to Tacoma Narrows Airport for over 35 years! We are your local Gig Harbor HERTZ RENTAL CAR AGENT with access to all categories of vehicles. 24-hour transient aircraft call-out service (1-800-645-3563), Volume JET-A discounts at 300, 500, & 1000 gallon increments and AVGAS at 50 gallons. We are an FAA repair station for piston engine, and your local Cessna Services Station.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 152 (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $55 – $220/hr | $3,800 – $15,300 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $35 – $140/hr | $1,450 – $5,800 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $35 – $140/hr | $700 – $2,750 |
| Estimated Total Range | $6,000 – $23,800 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Pavco Flight Center is estimated to cost $6,000 – $23,800. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
Yes, Pavco Flight Center 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, Pavco Flight Center 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.
Pavco Flight Center's training fleet includes the Cessna 152, Cessna 152II, Cessna 172P (Skyhawk), Cessna 172N (Skyhawk), Cessna 172M (Skyhawk), Cessna 172RG (Cutlass), and Piper PA-23-250 (Aztec). 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, Pavco Flight Center has the following flight training device: TouchTrainer FM-210. Ask the school which ratings the device count toward and how many hours you can log.
No, Pavco Flight Center does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.