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About
We are a flight school in Santa Fe, New Mexico at Santa Fe Regional Airport. We provide training towards Private, Commercial, and Airline Transport Pilot Certificates, as well as Pilot and Instructor Ratings for Instrument and Multi. We specialize in full time accelerated flight training to help you reach your flying goals quickly and effectively.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grumman AA-1 B (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $90 – $360/hr | $6,300 – $25,100 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $160/hr | $1,650 – $6,625 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $40 – $160/hr | $800 – $3,150 |
| Estimated Total Range | $8,700 – $34,900 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at SkyLabs Flight School is estimated to cost $8,700 – $34,900. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, SkyLabs Flight School 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, SkyLabs Flight School 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.
SkyLabs Flight School's training fleet includes the Grumman AA-1 B and Diamond DA62. 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 SkyLabs Flight School. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, SkyLabs Flight School does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.