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Good
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About
Right Rudder Aviation is a veteran-owned, full-service FBO and flight school located at Inverness Airport (KINF) in Citrus County, Florida. We offer FAA Part 61 flight training programs including Private Pilot, Sport Pilot, Instrument Rating, Commercial Pilot, Glider, Tailwheel, and CFI/CFII courses. Our modern fleet, experienced instructors, and full FBO services including 24-hour fuel, hangar storage, and aircraft maintenance make us a one-stop aviation destination serving the Orlando, Tampa, and The Villages region.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pipistrel Alpha Trainer (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $70 – $280/hr | $4,900 – $19,500 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $150/hr | $1,575 – $6,300 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $25 – $100/hr | $500 – $2,000 |
| Estimated Total Range | $6,900 – $27,800 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Right Rudder Aviation is estimated to cost $6,900 – $27,800. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Right Rudder 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, Right Rudder 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.
Right Rudder Aviation's training fleet includes the Piper PA-28-140 (Cherokee), Piper PA-28 (Archer II), Pipistrel Alpha Trainer, Piper PA-11 (Cub), and Luscombe. 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 Right Rudder Aviation. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Right Rudder Aviation does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.