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About
Sentinel Services Group is a veteran-owned flight school and aviation company located at Brooksville–Tampa Bay Regional Airport in Brooksville, FL. They offer Part 61 flight training including Private Pilot, Instrument Rating, Certified Flight Instructor, 30-Day Private Pilot Course, and Multi-Engine ratings. Additional services include aircraft rental, aircraft maintenance, aircraft parts & logistics, and 100LL self-serve fuel.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 152 (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $65 – $250/hr | $4,400 – $17,500 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $35 – $140/hr | $1,475 – $5,875 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $35 – $140/hr | $700 – $2,800 |
| Estimated Total Range | $6,500 – $26,200 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Sentinel Services Group, LLC is estimated to cost $6,500 – $26,200. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Sentinel Services Group, 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, Sentinel Services Group, 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.
Sentinel Services Group, LLC's training fleet includes the Cessna 152, Cessna 172 (Skyhawk), Piper PA-28-180 (Cherokee), and Piper PA-34-200 (Seneca). 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 Sentinel Services Group, LLC. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Sentinel Services Group, LLC does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.