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Good
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About
True North Flight is a veteran-owned flight school based at 41U (Manti-Ephraim Airport) in central Utah, offering primary flight instruction, tailwheel training and endorsements, high performance endorsements, backcountry expeditions, pilot-oriented survival skills training, and commercial pilot services. Flight instruction is conducted in a Cessna 172 and Cessna 182.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 172 (Skyhawk) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $85 – $330/hr | $5,800 – $23,100 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $35 – $130/hr | $1,375 – $5,450 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $35 – $130/hr | $650 – $2,600 |
| Estimated Total Range | $7,800 – $31,200 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at True North Flight is estimated to cost $7,800 – $31,200. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, True North Flight 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, True North Flight 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.
True North Flight's training fleet includes the Cessna 172 (Skyhawk) 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 True North Flight. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, True North Flight does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.