Quality Score
69
Good
Training Costs
25/25No fuel surcharge · Pricing published
DPE Availability
0/19No DPE on staff
Onsite Maintenance
19/19Maintenance performed onsite
Key Staff Credentials
3/11CFI on staff
Fleet Quality & Size
4/82 aircraft, WAAS/EFIS/glass avionics
Website Transparency
3/3Description, Website listed
Base (15) + components above = 69
About
Bay Aviation is a flight school and warbird experience provider located at Hummel Field (W75) in Topping, Virginia. We offer flight instruction in our Cessna 172 and Fairchild PT-19 WWII trainer, including private pilot training, tailwheel endorsements, aerobatic rides, scenic bay tours, and warbird training packages.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
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| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 172 (Skyhawk) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $75 – $310/hr | $5,400 – $21,600 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $30 – $120/hr | $1,250 – $5,050 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $120/hr | $600 – $2,400 |
| Estimated Total Range | $7,300 – $29,000 | ||
Instruction Rates
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Flight Instruction$30 – $120/hr
Ground Instruction$30 – $120/hr
CFI Training$35 – $150/hr