Quality Score
Fair
Base (15) + components above = 51
About
Zone Aviation Flight Academy is a flight school and aircraft management company located at Lorain County Regional Airport in Elyria, OH and Burke Lakefront Airport in Cleveland, OH. Since 1997, Zone Aviation has operated Northeast Ohio's top performing flight school, offering training from sport and private pilot through instrument rating and commercial pilot, as well as aircraft rental, purchase, and management services.
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.
No, Zone 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.
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-28-161 (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.