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About
Shannon School of Aeronautics is a flight school located at the historic Shannon Airport in Fredericksburg, Virginia. We offer flight training for a multitude of different ratings from sport pilot all the way to commercial and beyond, operating under FAA Part 61 and Part 141. Our well-maintained fleet of training aircraft suits a wide range of training needs.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 172M (Skyhawk) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $100 – $390/hr | $6,800 – $27,300 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $160/hr | $1,675 – $6,725 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $40 – $160/hr | $800 – $3,200 |
| Estimated Total Range | $9,300 – $37,200 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Shannon School of Aeronautics is estimated to cost $9,300 – $37,200. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
Yes, Shannon School of Aeronautics 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.
No, Shannon School of Aeronautics 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.
Shannon School of Aeronautics 's training fleet includes the Cessna 172M (Skyhawk), Cessna 172N (Skyhawk), Cessna 172XP, and Beechcraft 76 (Duchess). 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, Shannon School of Aeronautics has the following flight training device: Redbird LD 1000. Ask the school which ratings the device count toward and how many hours you can log.
No, Shannon School of Aeronautics does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.