Quality Score
Fair
Base (15) + components above = 54
About
Western Air Flight Academy is a Part 141 and Part 61 flight school located at Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (KBJC) in Broomfield, Colorado. Offering flight training since 2003, Western Air provides instruction from private pilot through ATP, including instrument, commercial, multi-engine, CFI, tailwheel, spin, mountain flying, and Cirrus transition training. The school operates a diverse fleet of Cessna, Piper, Diamond, Cirrus, and Tecnam aircraft and is a member of the American Flight Schools family.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 182RG (Skylane RG) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $85 – $340/hr | $5,900 – $23,700 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $30 – $110/hr | $1,150 – $4,625 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $110/hr | $550 – $2,200 |
| Estimated Total Range | $7,600 – $30,500 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Western Air Flight Academy is estimated to cost $7,600 – $30,500. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
Yes, Western Air 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, Western Air 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.
Western Air Flight Academy's training fleet includes the Cessna 182RG (Skylane RG), American Champion 7ECA (Citabria), and American Champion 8KCAB (Xtreme Decathlon). 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, Western Air Flight Academy has the following flight training device: Redbird FMX. Ask the school which ratings the device count toward and how many hours you can log.
No, Western Air Flight Academy does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.