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Fair
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About
Tech Aviation Flight School, Inc. is a Part 61 flight school located at University Park Airport in State College, PA, offering aircraft rental, flight instruction, rental checkouts, and flight reviews. They feature an introductory flight lesson for $139 and a fleet of Piper Warrior II aircraft available for VFR and IFR training.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piper PA-28-161 (Warrior II) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $80 – $325/hr | $5,700 – $22,800 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $35 – $140/hr | $1,475 – $5,875 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $35 – $140/hr | $700 – $2,800 |
| Estimated Total Range | $7,900 – $31,500 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Tech Aviation Flight School, Inc. is estimated to cost $7,900 – $31,500. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Tech Aviation Flight School, 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, Tech Aviation Flight School, 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.
Tech Aviation Flight School, Inc. trains in the Piper PA-28-161 (Warrior II). Contact the school for current availability and hourly rental rates.
No flight simulators are listed for Tech Aviation Flight School, Inc.. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Tech Aviation Flight School, Inc. does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.