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About
Sierra Charlie Aviation is a Part 61 flight school based at Scottsdale Airport (KSDL) in Scottsdale, Arizona. They offer a comprehensive Aviator Career Program taking students from zero experience to CFI/CFII in 12-14 months, as well as individual ratings including Private Pilot Certificate, Instrument Rating, Commercial Pilot Certificate, Multi-Engine Add-On, and CFI/CFII. Their fleet consists of Cessna 172S Skyhawk aircraft equipped with Garmin G1000 NXI avionics and GFC700 autopilot, plus Piper PA-44 Seminoles and ALSIM flight simulators.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Sierra Charlie Aviation has rental rates on file. to see full pricing and a cost estimate for your Private Pilot Certificate.
No, Sierra Charlie 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, Sierra Charlie 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.
Sierra Charlie Aviation's training fleet includes the Cessna 172S (Skyhawk) and Piper PA-44 (Seminole). 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, Sierra Charlie Aviation has the following flight training device: ALSIM AL172. Ask the school which ratings the device count toward and how many hours you can log.
No, Sierra Charlie Aviation does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.