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About
ETL Aviation is a premier helicopter flight training school located in Lexington, Kentucky at the Blue Grass Airport. They offer helicopter flight training courses including Private, Instrument, Commercial, CFI, CFII, Professional Pilot Program, and ATP ratings using the Schweizer 300CB helicopter.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schweizer 300 CB (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $235 – $930/hr | $16,300 – $65,100 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $250 – $990/hr | $10,400 – $41,600 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $40 – $150/hr | $750 – $3,000 |
| Estimated Total Range | $27,400 – $109,700 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Shark Aviation is estimated to cost $27,400 – $109,700. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Shark Aviation 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, Shark Aviation 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.
Shark Aviation trains in the Schweizer 300 CB. Contact the school for current availability and hourly rental rates.
No flight simulators are listed for Shark Aviation. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Shark Aviation does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.