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About
PART 141 PRIVATE & COMMERCIAL SEAPLANE ADD-ON RATING COURSES The Private Pilot Course consists of 8 hours flight training over 5 flights. The Commercial Pilot Course consists of 10 hours flight training over 6 flights. Each flight has a pre and post-flight briefing. The last flight is a Stage Check. After passing the Stage Check you will receive a graduation certificate and the instructor will sign you off for your checkride. You can then take the oral and practical test with a FAA Designated Pilot Examiner. Our school has an Examiner on site.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piper PA-23-250 (Aztec) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $550 – $2,200/hr | $38,500 – $154,000 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $160/hr | $1,675 – $6,725 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $110/hr | $550 – $2,200 |
| Estimated Total Range | $40,700 – $162,900 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Southern Seaplane, Inc. is estimated to cost $40,700 – $162,900. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
Yes, Southern Seaplane, Inc. is approved for both Part 61 and Part 141 training. Part 141 uses a structured, FAA-approved curriculum with stage checks and lowers the minimum hours for a Private Pilot Certificate from 40 to 35. Part 61 is self-paced with no required syllabus. Ask the school which path fits your schedule.
No, Southern Seaplane, Inc. 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.
Southern Seaplane, Inc. 's training fleet includes the Cessna 172 (Skyhawk), Cessna 185, Cessna 206, and Piper PA-23-250 (Aztec). 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 Southern Seaplane, Inc. . Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Southern Seaplane, Inc. does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.