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About
Snake River Flight Training is a Part 61 flight school based at Caldwell Executive Airport in Idaho. We teach every level of flying from Private Pilot to Instrument Instructor, Tailwheel and High Performance, TAA, Flight Reviews and Instrument Proficiency Checks. We are NOT an accelerated school — our focus is on producing the most proficient and safest pilots possible, with an emphasis on old-school airmanship and paper chart navigation alongside modern GPS proficiency.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 152 (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $80 – $325/hr | $5,700 – $22,800 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $35 – $140/hr | $1,475 – $5,875 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $35 – $140/hr | $700 – $2,800 |
| Estimated Total Range | $7,900 – $31,500 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Snake River Flight Training Club is estimated to cost $7,900 – $31,500. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Snake River Flight Training Club 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, Snake River Flight Training Club 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.
Snake River Flight Training Club's training fleet includes the Cessna 152, Cessna 172B, Cessna 172D, Cessna 182P (Skylane), and Stinson 108 2 (Voyager). 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 Snake River Flight Training Club. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Snake River Flight Training Club does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.