Quality Score
Good
Base (15) + components above = 70
About
Warbird Adventures is a vintage aircraft flight school offering Private Pilot, aerobatic, and tailwheel training, as well as T-6 Texan warbird checkout courses and introductory flights. Located at the American Dream SkyRanch (18SC) in Ninety Six, South Carolina, they also offer maintenance services specializing in T-6 Texan and vintage aircraft.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellanca 7KCAB (Citabria) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $125 – $490/hr | $8,600 – $34,400 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $160/hr | $1,675 – $6,725 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $40 – $150/hr | $750 – $3,000 |
| Estimated Total Range | $11,000 – $44,200 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Warbird Adventures, Inc. is estimated to cost $11,000 – $44,200. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Warbird Adventures, Inc. 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, Warbird Adventures, Inc. 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.
Warbird Adventures, Inc.'s training fleet includes the Bellanca 7KCAB (Citabria), American Champion 8KCAB (Super Decathlon), and North American T-6 (Texan). 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 Warbird Adventures, Inc.. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Warbird Adventures, Inc. does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.