Quality Score
Good
Base (15) + components above = 68
About
Suburban Aviation is a family-owned full-service flight school and airport located just north of Toledo, serving the greater Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan areas. Established in 1984, they offer flight training, aircraft rental, maintenance, storage, and aircraft sales. Their fleet includes Cessna 172 Skyhawks with Garmin G500 glass cockpits and a Cessna 152 with traditional steam gauges.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 152 (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $70 – $280/hr | $4,900 – $19,500 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $160/hr | $1,675 – $6,725 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $110/hr | $550 – $2,200 |
| Estimated Total Range | $7,100 – $28,400 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Suburban Aviation, Inc. is estimated to cost $7,100 – $28,400. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Suburban Aviation, Inc. 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, Suburban Aviation, 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.
Suburban Aviation, Inc.'s training fleet includes the Cessna 172N (Skyhawk) and Cessna 152. 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 Suburban Aviation, Inc.. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Suburban Aviation, Inc. does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.