Quality Score
Good
Base (15) + components above = 73
About
Vermont Flight Academy (VFA) is a non-profit 501 (c) 3 organization located at the Burlington International Airport in South Burlington, Vermont. VFA was founded to promote general aviation and provide high quality flight instruction. We specialize in training business and leisure pilots as well as career aviators through our partnership with Vermont Tech. Our Aircraft -- We are proud to feature a variety of aircraft to meet the needs and budgets of the curious all the way to the highly skilled. Our fleet features the Cessna 172, Cessna 152, Piper Arrow, Piper Cherokee, Piper Aztec, Champion, Bellanca and Tecnam.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 172S (Skyhawk) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $105 – $410/hr | $7,200 – $28,700 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $160/hr | $1,675 – $6,725 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $110/hr | $550 – $2,200 |
| Estimated Total Range | $9,400 – $37,600 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Vermont Flight Academy is estimated to cost $9,400 – $37,600. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
Yes, Vermont Flight Academy 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, Vermont Flight Academy 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.
Vermont Flight Academy's training fleet includes the Cessna 172S (Skyhawk), Cessna 172R (Skyhawk), Cessna 172M (Skyhawk), Cessna 172N (Skyhawk), and American Champion 7KCAB. 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, Vermont Flight Academy has the following flight training devices: Redbird FMX and Precision Flight Controls CR-12. Ask the school which ratings the devices count toward and how many hours you can log.
No, Vermont Flight Academy does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.