Quality Score
73
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
8/814 aircraft, WAAS/EFIS/glass avionics
Website Transparency
3/3Description, Website listed
Base (15) + components above = 73
About
Blue Ridge Aviation is a family owned and operated Part 61 flight school based at Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (KSHD) in Weyers Cave, VA. We provide personalized, quality flight instruction for Private Pilot, Instrument Rating, Commercial Pilot, and CFI certificates. With thousands of instructional hours and years of experience, we make flight training affordable, safe, and professional. We also offer aircraft rentals, discovery flights, flight reviews, instrument proficiency checks, and simulator training.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
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| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 172L (Skyhawk) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $95 – $370/hr | $6,500 – $25,900 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $150/hr | $1,575 – $6,300 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $40 – $150/hr | $750 – $3,000 |
| Estimated Total Range | $8,800 – $35,200 | ||
Instruction Rates
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Flight Instruction$40 – $150/hr
Ground Instruction$40 – $150/hr
CFI Training$50 – $200/hr