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About
Superior Aviation Gateway is a Part 61 flight school located at Tampa Executive Airport, offering a family-friendly environment for student pilots at all levels. Courses include Discovery Flight, Private Pilot, Instrument Rating, Commercial Pilot, Career Pilot Program, Multi-Engine Rating, CFI, CFII, and MEI. The school has trained over 900 pilots from around the world since its founding in 2017.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 172 (Skyhawk) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $80 – $320/hr | $5,600 – $22,400 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $30 – $120/hr | $1,250 – $5,050 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $120/hr | $600 – $2,400 |
| Estimated Total Range | $7,500 – $29,800 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Superior Aviation Gateway is estimated to cost $7,500 – $29,800. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Superior Aviation Gateway 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, Superior Aviation Gateway 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.
Superior Aviation Gateway's training fleet includes the Cessna 172 (Skyhawk), Piper PA-28-140 (Cherokee), and Cessna 172RG. 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 Superior Aviation Gateway. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Superior Aviation Gateway does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.