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Good
Base (15) + components above = 67
About
Premier Air is a flight school located at Lincoln County Regional Airport (KIPJ) in Iron Station, NC. We offer primary and IFR flight training, aircraft rental, and aircraft maintenance services. Our IFR-equipped fleet includes Cessna 172s, a Socata TB-10 Tobago, and a Piper PA-28-140. We provide training under FAA Part 61 for Private Pilot, Instrument Rating, Commercial Pilot, and CFI certificates.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 172 (Skyhawk) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $80 – $310/hr | $5,400 – $21,700 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $160/hr | $1,675 – $6,725 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $110/hr | $550 – $2,200 |
| Estimated Total Range | $7,700 – $30,600 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Premier Air, Inc. is estimated to cost $7,700 – $30,600. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Premier Air, Inc. 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, Premier Air, Inc. 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.
Premier Air, Inc.'s training fleet includes the Socata TB-10 (Tobago), Cessna 172 (Skyhawk), and Piper PA-28 (Arrow). 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 Premier Air, Inc.. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Premier Air, Inc. does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.
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