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Flight Training, Aircraft Rental, Aircraft Sales, Avionics, Aircraft Maintenance
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Champion 7GCAA (Citabria) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $70 – $285/hr | $5,000 – $20,100 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $50 – $205/hr | $2,175 – $8,650 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $50 – $205/hr | $1,025 – $4,125 |
| Estimated Total Range | $8,200 – $32,900 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at St Pete Air is estimated to cost $8,200 – $32,900. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, St Pete Air 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, St Pete Air 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.
St Pete Air's training fleet includes the Cessna 172M (Skyhawk), Cessna 172P (Skyhawk), Cessna 182S (Skylane), Piper PA-28-181 (Archer II), Piper PA-28-181 (Archer), Piper PA-28-151 (Warrior), Piper PA-28-161 (Warrior), Diamond DA40, Piper PA-32-301 (Saratoga), Cirrus SR20, Cirrus SR22, Beechcraft 58 55 (Baron), and American Champion 7GCAA (Citabria). 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 St Pete Air. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, St Pete Air does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.