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About
The Pilot Place is a Part 61 flight school located in Sarasota, FL, offering personalized one-on-one flight training programs including Sport Pilot, Private Pilot, Instrument Rating, Commercial Pilot, Multi-Engine, and Certified Flight Instructor courses. The school features a diverse fleet of aircraft and a Redbird MCX Full Motion Simulator (AATD), with over 25 years of experience.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piper PA-28-161 (Warrior) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $30 – $110/hr | $1,925 – $7,700 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $160/hr | $1,675 – $6,725 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $110/hr | $550 – $2,200 |
| Estimated Total Range | $4,200 – $16,600 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at The Pilot Place is estimated to cost $4,200 – $16,600. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, The Pilot Place 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 Pilot Place 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 Pilot Place's training fleet includes the Cessna 172S (Skyhawk SP), Cessna 172 (Skyhawk), Piper PA-28-161 (Warrior), Cessna 150, Czech Sport Aircraft SportCruiser, Diamond DA40 (Star), and Beechcraft 76 (Duchess). 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, The Pilot Place has the following flight training devices: Redbird MCX, Unknown BATD, Unknown G1000 Simulator, and Unknown ATC Simulator. Ask the school which ratings the devices count toward and how many hours you can log.
No, The Pilot Place does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.