Quality Score
Very Good
Base (15) + components above = 82
About
Quality Aviation is a premier flight training, aviation charter, and pilot services organization based at Dekalb Peachtree Airport in northeast Atlanta (PDK). Offering Part 61 and Part 141 training for Private, Instrument, Commercial, Multi-Engine, CFI, CFII, and MEI certificates, Quality Aviation has been serving pilots for over three decades. An FAA Designated Pilot Examiner is on staff.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beechcraft BE-23 (Sundowner) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $90 – $350/hr | $6,100 – $24,500 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $50 – $190/hr | $2,000 – $7,975 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $50 – $190/hr | $950 – $3,800 |
| Estimated Total Range | $9,100 – $36,300 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Quality Aviation, Inc. is estimated to cost $9,100 – $36,300. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
Yes, Quality Aviation, Inc. is approved for both Part 61 and Part 141 training. Part 141 uses a structured, FAA-approved curriculum with stage checks and lowers the minimum hours for a Private Pilot Certificate from 40 to 35. Part 61 is self-paced with no required syllabus. Ask the school which path fits your schedule.
Yes, Quality Aviation, Inc. has a Designated Pilot Examiner on staff. You can schedule your checkride directly through the school instead of finding an independent examiner on your own. In many areas DPE wait times have stretched to weeks or months, so this is worth factoring in when choosing a school.
Quality Aviation, Inc.'s training fleet includes the Beechcraft BE-23 (Sundowner), Beechcraft BE-24 R (Sierra), Beechcraft BE-76 (Duchess), and Beechcraft 58. 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 Quality Aviation, Inc.. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Quality Aviation, Inc. does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.