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Fair
Base (15) + components above = 58
About
AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE Most people know Peak Aviation as a flight school and aircraft rental company. What they might not know, and what we would like to change, is that we also offer a broad range of maintenance and detailing services. We are located on the west side of the Colorado Jet Center at the Colorado Springs Airport. We have in excess of 34 years combined aircraft maintenance experience in the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force (primarily on AH-64D Apaches and C-130H3 Hercules), as well as the world of general aviation (including Cessna, Beechcraft, and Piper).
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 172SP (Skyhawk) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $110 – $440/hr | $7,700 – $30,700 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $35 – $140/hr | $1,450 – $5,800 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $35 – $140/hr | $700 – $2,750 |
| Estimated Total Range | $9,800 – $39,200 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Peak Aviation is estimated to cost $9,800 – $39,200. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Peak 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, Peak 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.
Peak Aviation's training fleet includes the Diamond DA20, Cessna 172SP (Skyhawk), and Cessna 172XP. 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, Peak Aviation has the following flight training device: Precision CRX. Ask the school which ratings the device count toward and how many hours you can log.
No, Peak Aviation does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.
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