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About
S & S Aviation is a flight school located at Fairfield County Airport in Winnsboro, South Carolina, offering training from discovery flights to flight instructor certification under FAA Part 61.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 172P (Skyhawk) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $75 – $295/hr | $5,100 – $20,600 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $160/hr | $1,675 – $6,725 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $110/hr | $550 – $2,200 |
| Estimated Total Range | $7,400 – $29,500 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at S & S Aviation, Inc is estimated to cost $7,400 – $29,500. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, S & S Aviation, 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, S & S Aviation, 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.
S & S Aviation, Inc's training fleet includes the Cessna 172P (Skyhawk), Cessna 172I (Skyhawk), Cessna 172M (Skyhawk), Cessna 172L (Skyhawk), and Piper PA-28R-200 (Arrow II). 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, S & S Aviation, Inc has the following flight training device: Gleim BATD. Ask the school which ratings the device count toward and how many hours you can log.
No, S & S Aviation, Inc does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.