Quality Score
Excellent
Base (15) + components above = 95
About
Somerset Airport is a family owned and operated public use airport since 1946, located in scenic Bedminster, NJ. We offer flight school and pilot training, aircraft parking, airplane maintenance, FAA repair station services, and aviation medical examiner services for pilot's medical certification.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piper PA-28 (Cherokee) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $75 – $290/hr | $5,100 – $20,300 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $35 – $130/hr | $1,375 – $5,450 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $35 – $130/hr | $650 – $2,600 |
| Estimated Total Range | $7,100 – $28,400 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Somerset Air Service is estimated to cost $7,100 – $28,400. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Somerset Air Service 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.
Yes, Somerset Air Service has a Designated Pilot Examiner on staff. You can schedule your checkride directly through the school instead of finding an independent examiner on your own. In many areas DPE wait times have stretched to weeks or months, so this is worth factoring in when choosing a school.
Somerset Air Service's training fleet includes the Piper PA-28 (Cherokee), Piper PA-28-180 (Cherokee), Piper PA-28 (Archer), and Piper PA-28R (Arrow). 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, Somerset Air Service has the following flight training device: Redbird. Ask the school which ratings the device count toward and how many hours you can log.
No, Somerset Air Service does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.