Quality Score
Fair
Base (15) + components above = 51
About
Zone Aviation Flight Academy is Northeast Ohio's top performing flight school, operating since 1997 at two locations: Burke Lakefront Airport in Cleveland and Lorain County Regional Airport in Elyria. Offering Part 61 and Part 141 training including Sport Pilot, Private Pilot, Instrument Rating, and Commercial Pilot courses, as well as aircraft rental, aircraft management, and youth aviator camps.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight Design CTLS (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $70 – $280/hr | $4,900 – $19,500 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $160/hr | $1,675 – $6,725 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $110/hr | $550 – $2,200 |
| Estimated Total Range | $7,100 – $28,400 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Zone Aviation is estimated to cost $7,100 – $28,400. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
Yes, Zone Aviation 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, Zone Aviation 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.
Zone Aviation's training fleet includes the Piper PA-28 (Warrior), Piper PA-28R-IV (Arrow), Cirrus SR20, Cirrus SR22, Flight Design CTLS, and Beechcraft D95A (Travel Air). 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, Zone Aviation has the following flight training devices: Precision Flight Controls AATD and Redbird FMX. Ask the school which ratings the devices count toward and how many hours you can log.
No, Zone Aviation does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.