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About
Top Flight Aviation is an FAA-certified flight school located at Corona Municipal Airport (KAJO) in the Inland Empire, CA. Offering Part 61 training from Discovery Flights through ATP, including Private Pilot, Instrument Rating, Commercial Pilot, Multi-Engine Rating, and CFI/CFII/MEI certifications. Fleet includes Cessna 172 trainers and a Piper PA-30 Twin-Comanche, plus a Redbird TD-2 AATD simulator.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 172 (Skyhawk) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $90 – $360/hr | $6,300 – $25,100 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $35 – $140/hr | $1,475 – $5,875 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $35 – $140/hr | $700 – $2,800 |
| Estimated Total Range | $8,400 – $33,700 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Top Flight Aviation is estimated to cost $8,400 – $33,700. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Top Flight 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, Top Flight 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.
Top Flight Aviation's training fleet includes the Cessna 172 (Skyhawk) and Piper PA-30 (Twin Comanche). 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, Top Flight Aviation has the following flight training device: Redbird TD 2. Ask the school which ratings the device count toward and how many hours you can log.
No, Top Flight Aviation does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.