Quality Score
Good
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About
Treasure Coast Flight Training (TCFT) is an FAA Part 141 and Part 61 approved flight academy located at Witham Field Airport in Stuart, Florida. TCFT offers a full range of pilot training programs from Private Pilot through Multi-Engine Commercial Instrument ratings, CFI/CFII/MEI, and Garmin G1000 transition courses. The school trains students from around the world with an accelerated 7-days-a-week schedule, a large fleet of Cessna and Piper aircraft, FAA-approved flight simulators, onsite CATS testing center, and student housing accommodations.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 172SP (Skyhawk) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $70 – $280/hr | $4,900 – $19,600 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $160/hr | $1,675 – $6,725 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $110/hr | $550 – $2,200 |
| Estimated Total Range | $7,100 – $28,500 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Treasure Coast Flight Training is estimated to cost $7,100 – $28,500. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
Yes, Treasure Coast Flight Training is approved for both Part 61 and Part 141 training. Part 141 uses a structured, FAA-approved curriculum with stage checks and lowers the minimum hours for a Private Pilot Certificate from 40 to 35. Part 61 is self-paced with no required syllabus. Ask the school which path fits your schedule.
No, Treasure Coast Flight Training 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.
Treasure Coast Flight Training's training fleet includes the Cessna 152, Cessna 172N (Skyhawk), Cessna 172R (Skyhawk), Cessna 172S (Skyhawk), Cessna 172SP (Skyhawk), Piper PA-28 (Archer), Piper PA-28R (Arrow), Beechcraft BE-76 (Duchess), and Piper PA-34 (Seneca). 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, Treasure Coast Flight Training has the following flight training device: Unknown Full Motion Simulator. Ask the school which ratings the device count toward and how many hours you can log.
No, Treasure Coast Flight Training does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.