Quality Score
64
Fair
Training Costs
25/25No fuel surcharge · Pricing published
DPE Availability
0/19No DPE on staff
Onsite Maintenance
19/19Maintenance performed onsite
Key Staff Credentials
0/11No qualifying credentials found
Fleet Quality & Size
2/85 aircraft, no WAAS/EFIS/glass avionics listed
Website Transparency
3/3Description, Website listed
Base (15) + components above = 64
About
Blade & Wing Aviation is a helicopter and airplane flight training school based at McClellan-Palomar Airport in Carlsbad, California. They offer helicopter and airplane training from Private Pilot through Commercial, Instrument Rating, CFI, and CFII. As a small, owner-operated company, they provide personalized, tailored training schedules and also offer aviation services including contract pilots, aerial services, safety pilots, and ferry flights.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
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| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 172 (Skyhawk) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $75 – $300/hr | $5,300 – $21,000 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $160/hr | $1,675 – $6,725 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $110/hr | $550 – $2,200 |
| Estimated Total Range | $7,500 – $29,900 | ||
Instruction Rates
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