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About
Utah's Premier Flight Training Center offering FAR Part 61 flight instruction at Spanish Fork Airport (KSPK) and South Valley Regional Airport (U42). Training available in a variety of aircraft including Diamond DA20, Cessna 172, Diamond DA40, Piper Arrow, Piper Seneca, and Piper Turbo Arrow.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond DA20 C1 (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $80 – $310/hr | $5,400 – $21,700 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $30 – $110/hr | $1,150 – $4,625 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $110/hr | $550 – $2,200 |
| Estimated Total Range | $7,100 – $28,500 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Platinum Aviation is estimated to cost $7,100 – $28,500. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Platinum 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, Platinum 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.
Platinum Aviation's training fleet includes the Diamond DA20 C1, Cessna 172M (Skyhawk), Piper PA-28R-200 (Arrow), Piper PA-34-200 (Seneca), Piper PA-28R-201T, and Cessna 172L (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 Platinum Aviation. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Platinum Aviation does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.