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About
Tampa Bay Aviation is a Part 61 flight school located at Clearwater Air Park (KCLW) in Clearwater, Florida. Offering airplane and helicopter flight training from Private Pilot through ATP, including Instrument, Commercial, CFI, CFII, Multi-Engine, and GI Bill-approved programs. Also provides helicopter tours, aerial photography, aircraft charters, and Robinson helicopter maintenance at their Clearwater location.
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Tampa Bay Aviation has rental rates on file. to see full pricing and a cost estimate for your Private Pilot Certificate.
No, Tampa Bay Aviation 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, Tampa Bay 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.
Tampa Bay Aviation's training fleet includes the Robinson R44, Robinson R22, Cessna 172 (Skyhawk), Piper PA-28-181 (Archer), Piper PA-28-161 (Warrior), Piper Pilot 100i, American Champion Super Decathlon, Tecnam P2006T, and Cirrus SR22. 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 Tampa Bay Aviation. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Tampa Bay Aviation does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.