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About
Sky King Soaring offers scenic motorglider air tours and soaring rides from Payson Airport in Arizona, as well as personalized motorglider flight training at all levels — private, commercial, and flight instructor (CFIG). Owner and CFIG Russ Hustead has over 6,500 hours of flight time and specializes in the Diamond Xtreme, Stemme, and Ximango motorgliders.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond HK36 (Xtreme) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $70 – $280/hr | $4,900 – $19,600 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $50 – $200/hr | $2,100 – $8,400 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $45 – $180/hr | $900 – $3,600 |
| Estimated Total Range | $7,900 – $31,600 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Sky King Soaring, LLC is estimated to cost $7,900 – $31,600. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Sky King Soaring, 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, Sky King Soaring, 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.
Sky King Soaring, LLC trains in the Diamond HK36 (Xtreme). Contact the school for current availability and hourly rental rates.
No flight simulators are listed for Sky King Soaring, LLC. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Sky King Soaring, LLC does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.