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About
The Flying Service offers comprehensive, personalized flight instruction and aircraft rental at Tri-Cities Regional Airport, Morristown, and Greeneville, Tennessee locations. Training includes Private Pilot, Instrument Rating, Commercial Pilot, Certified Flight Instructor, Multi-Engine Rating, Flight Reviews, and Advanced Endorsements.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 150 (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $75 – $290/hr | $5,100 – $20,300 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $25 – $90/hr | $950 – $3,775 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $25 – $90/hr | $450 – $1,800 |
| Estimated Total Range | $6,500 – $25,900 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at The Flying Service is estimated to cost $6,500 – $25,900. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, The Flying Service 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, The Flying Service 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.
The Flying Service's training fleet includes the Cessna 172 (Skyhawk), Piper PA-28R (Arrow), Cessna 150, and Cessna 182 (Skylane). 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 The Flying Service. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, The Flying Service does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.