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Fair
Base (15) + components above = 64
About
SpanaFlight Aviation is an FBO and flight school located at Pierce County Airport-Thun Field (KPLU) in Puyallup, Washington and Olympia Regional Airport (KOLM) in Olympia, Washington. They offer comprehensive flight training (Private, Instrument, Commercial, CFI, CFII) under FAA Part 61 and Part 141, introductory/discovery flights, aircraft rentals, aircraft maintenance, pilot supplies, and an FAA-authorized PSI/Lasergrade testing center.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 150 (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $60 – $230/hr | $4,000 – $16,100 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $35 – $130/hr | $1,375 – $5,450 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $35 – $130/hr | $650 – $2,600 |
| Estimated Total Range | $6,000 – $24,200 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at SpanaFlight is estimated to cost $6,000 – $24,200. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
Yes, SpanaFlight 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, SpanaFlight 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.
SpanaFlight's training fleet includes the Cessna 150, Cessna 172 (Skyhawk), Piper PA-28-R (Arrow), and Piper PA-28 (Warrior). 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, SpanaFlight has the following flight training device: Cessna 172. Ask the school which ratings the device count toward and how many hours you can log.
No, SpanaFlight does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.