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Good
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About
Sebring Flight Academy is a Part 61 flight school based at Sebring Regional Airport (KSEF) in Sebring, Florida. Founded in 2018 by Lou Mancuso "The Landing Doctor", SFA offers accelerated flight training programs including Sport Pilot, Private Pilot, Instrument Rating, Commercial Pilot, Multi-Engine, and Seaplane ratings. The school's primary training aircraft are modern BRM Aero Bristell NG5 light sport aircraft equipped with Garmin G3X Touch glass cockpits and autopilots. SFA also operates a Redbird FMX AATD flight simulator for instrument training. The school follows "The Landing Doctor Code" safety training methodology and offers student housing near the airport.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRM Aero NG5 (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $40 – $160/hr | $2,800 – $11,200 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $160/hr | $1,675 – $6,725 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $110/hr | $550 – $2,200 |
| Estimated Total Range | $5,000 – $20,100 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Sebring Flight Academy is estimated to cost $5,000 – $20,100. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Sebring Flight Academy 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, Sebring Flight Academy 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.
Sebring Flight Academy's training fleet includes the BRM Aero NG5 and Beechcraft 95 (Travel Air). 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, Sebring Flight Academy 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, Sebring Flight Academy does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.