Pinellas Pilots Association
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About
Reasonable Fees, Meticulously maintained airplane, Easy online scheduling 24 hours a day, Excellent semi private hangar, 24-hour access, Informative safety meetings, Instructors and members who fly for the joy of flying. We have a 1981 Cessna Skyhawk 172P. A partial list of the equipment in N52633: Power Flow tuned exhaust, Garmin GMA 340 Audio Panel w/3 light Marker Beacon', 4 place Intercom, King KX155 Nav/Com, Dual Garmin G5 PFD & DG/HSI, Garmin GNC 355 WAAS IFR GPS/COM, Garmin Aera 510 VFR, Stratus ESGI Transponder w/ADSB IN/OUT, Status 2i GPS, ship powered for WX, Traffic and backup AHRS, Status Power Dual 2.5-amp USB-A charging ports, STEC 40 Single Axis Auto pilot, and a EDM 930 Engine Monitor.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piper PA-28-236 (Dakota) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $60 – $240/hr Hobbs | $4,200 – $16,800 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $160/hr | $1,675 – $6,725 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $110/hr | $550 – $2,200 |
| Admission fee | — | one-time | $500 |
| Security deposit (refundable) | — | one-time | $5,000 |
| Monthly dues × 12 | 12 mo | $400/mo | $4,800 |
| Estimated Total Range | $11,600 – $46,300 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Pinellas Pilots Association is estimated to cost $11,600 – $46,300. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Pinellas Pilots Association 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, Pinellas Pilots Association 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.
Pinellas Pilots Association trains in the Piper PA-28-236 (Dakota). Contact the school for current availability and hourly rental rates.
No flight simulators are listed for Pinellas Pilots Association. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Pinellas Pilots Association does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.