Quality Score
Good
Base (15) + components above = 73
About
Sunair Aviation is a full-service FBO and FAA Part 141/61 flight school located at Leesburg International Airport in Florida. In operation since 1973, Sunair offers flight training from Private Pilot through ATP, including instrument, commercial, multi-engine, and seaplane ratings. The school operates a modern fleet of Cessna 152s, 172s, a 182, Piper Arrow II, Beechcraft Duchess, Aviat Husky seaplane, and a Redbird simulator. Sunair also provides full-service aircraft maintenance, fuel (100LL and Jet-A), ramp parking, and U.S. Customs services.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 152 (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $80 – $310/hr | $5,400 – $21,700 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $160/hr | $1,675 – $6,725 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $110/hr | $550 – $2,200 |
| Estimated Total Range | $7,700 – $30,600 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Sunair Aviation is estimated to cost $7,700 – $30,600. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
Yes, Sunair Aviation 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, Sunair Aviation 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.
Sunair Aviation's training fleet includes the Beechcraft 76 (Duchess), Piper PA-28R (Arrow), Aviat A-1 (Husky), Cessna 182 (Skylane), Cessna 172S (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.
Yes, Sunair Aviation has the following flight training device: Redbird LD. Ask the school which ratings the device count toward and how many hours you can log.
No, Sunair Aviation does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.