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About
Williamsburg Flight Center is an FAA-approved Air Tour Operator, Flight School and Maintenance Facility at the Williamsburg-Jamestown Airport in Williamsburg, Virginia. We offer Private Pilot, Instrument Rating, Commercial Pilot, CFI, and CFII training, as well as scenic air tours of the Historic Triangle and surrounding area.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 172K (Skyhawk) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $75 – $300/hr | $5,300 – $21,000 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $30 – $110/hr | $1,150 – $4,625 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $110/hr | $550 – $2,200 |
| Estimated Total Range | $7,000 – $27,800 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Williamsburg Flight Center is estimated to cost $7,000 – $27,800. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Williamsburg Flight Center 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, Williamsburg Flight Center 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.
Williamsburg Flight Center's training fleet includes the Cessna 172K (Skyhawk), Cessna 172M (Skyhawk), Cessna 172L (Skyhawk), and Cessna 172H (Skyhawk). 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, Williamsburg Flight Center has the following flight training device: Gleim BATD. Ask the school which ratings the device count toward and how many hours you can log.
No, Williamsburg Flight Center does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.