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About
Pivotal Aviation is Spartanburg's premier flight school, specializing in training pilots from the Private Pilot Certificate all the way to the Airline Transport Pilot Certificate. Founded by experienced, full-time flight instructors, our mission is to develop confident, safe, and capable pilots. Located at the Spartanburg Downtown Memorial Airport, we offer personalized training tailored to each student's unique needs and experience level.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 150H (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $75 – $290/hr | $5,100 – $20,300 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $25 – $100/hr | $1,025 – $4,125 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $25 – $100/hr | $490 – $1,960 |
| Estimated Total Range | $6,600 – $26,400 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Pivotal Aviation is estimated to cost $6,600 – $26,400. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Pivotal 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, Pivotal 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.
Pivotal Aviation's training fleet includes the Cessna 150H, Cessna 150L, and Cessna 172K (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 Pivotal Aviation. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Pivotal Aviation does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.
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