Quality Score
Fair
Base (15) + components above = 64
About
Victors Aviation is a flight academy located at Troy Oakland Airport (KVLL) in Troy, Michigan. Founded by a former U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet pilot and Blue Angel, the school offers modern glass-cockpit training in a Cessna 172 fleet equipped with Garmin avionics, an FAA-approved Redbird MCX full-motion simulator, and a membership model designed to reduce training costs. Programs range from discovery flights and private pilot training to instrument, commercial, and CFI certificates, as well as youth camps and corporate aviation experiences.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 172K (Skyhawk) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $150 – $600/hr | $10,500 – $42,000 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $65 – $250/hr | $2,600 – $10,500 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $65 – $250/hr | $1,250 – $5,000 |
| Estimated Total Range | $14,400 – $57,500 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Victors Aviation is estimated to cost $14,400 – $57,500. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Victors 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.
Yes, Victors Aviation has a Designated Pilot Examiner on staff. You can schedule your checkride directly through the school instead of finding an independent examiner on your own. In many areas DPE wait times have stretched to weeks or months, so this is worth factoring in when choosing a school.
Victors Aviation trains in the Cessna 172K (Skyhawk). Contact the school for current availability and hourly rental rates.
Yes, Victors Aviation has the following flight training devices: Redbird MCX and Cessna 172 (Skyhawk). Ask the school which ratings the devices count toward and how many hours you can log.
No, Victors Aviation does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.