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About
Red Sky Aviation is a family owned and operated flight school located at Livermore Municipal Airport in Livermore, California. We offer flight training for Private Pilot, Recreational Pilot, Instrument Rating, and Aerobatic certificates and ratings. Our experienced instructors have collectively logged thousands of hours in a number of different types of aircraft. We also offer introductory flights, tailwheel endorsements, and biennial flight reviews.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 140 (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $60 – $245/hr | $4,300 – $17,200 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $30 – $120/hr | $1,250 – $4,950 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $120/hr | $600 – $2,350 |
| Estimated Total Range | $6,100 – $24,500 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Red Sky Aviation, LLC is estimated to cost $6,100 – $24,500. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Red Sky Aviation, LLC 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, Red Sky Aviation, LLC 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.
Red Sky Aviation, LLC's training fleet includes the Cessna 140, Cessna 150, Cessna 152, Cessna 172M (Skyhawk), Cessna 172P (Skyhawk), and Extra 200. 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 Red Sky Aviation, LLC. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Red Sky Aviation, LLC does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.