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About
Star Flight Training is a Part 61 flight school located at Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport (KROA) in Roanoke, VA. We offer flight training for everyone from the career-path pilot to the weekend enthusiast, as well as aircraft rentals, discovery flights, ground school, and educational outreach. Our fleet includes Diamond aircraft with Garmin glass panel avionics and a Redbird full motion simulator.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tecnam P-Mentor (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $115 – $450/hr | $7,900 – $31,500 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $35 – $140/hr | $1,450 – $5,800 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $35 – $140/hr | $700 – $2,750 |
| Estimated Total Range | $10,000 – $40,100 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Star Flight Training is estimated to cost $10,000 – $40,100. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Star Flight Training 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, Star Flight Training 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.
Star Flight Training's training fleet includes the Diamond DA40, Diamond DA40 180, and Tecnam P-Mentor. 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, Star Flight Training has the following flight training device: Redbird Full Motion Simulator. Ask the school which ratings the device count toward and how many hours you can log.
No, Star Flight Training does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.