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About
Rochester Air Center is a premier flight training school and aircraft rental operation located at Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport in Rochester, NY. Offering Part 61 and Part 141 flight instruction for all skill levels, the school provides training for private pilot, instrument rating, multi-engine rating, commercial pilot, and CFI certificates. The diverse fleet includes Cessna 172s, a Cessna 182, Piper Archers, a Piper Arrow, Piper Senecas, a Cirrus SR20, and a Redbird FMX full-motion AATD simulator.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 172M (Skyhawk) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $95 – $375/hr | $6,600 – $26,300 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $35 – $140/hr | $1,475 – $5,875 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $35 – $140/hr | $700 – $2,800 |
| Estimated Total Range | $8,800 – $35,000 | ||
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Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Rochester Air Center, LLC is estimated to cost $8,800 – $35,000. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
Yes, Rochester Air Center, LLC 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, Rochester Air Center, LLC 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.
Rochester Air Center, LLC's training fleet includes the Cessna 172M (Skyhawk), Cessna 172SP (Skyhawk), Cessna 172R (Skyhawk), Cessna 172N (Skyhawk), Cessna 182 (Skylane), Piper PA-28-181 (Archer), Piper PA-28-201R, Piper PA-34-200T (Seneca), and Cirrus SR20. 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.
Yes, Rochester Air Center, LLC has the following flight training device: Redbird FMX. Ask the school which ratings the device count toward and how many hours you can log.
No, Rochester Air Center, LLC does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.
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