Quality Score
99
Excellent
Training Costs
25/25No fuel surcharge · Pricing published
DPE Availability
19/19DPE on staff
Onsite Maintenance
19/19Maintenance performed onsite
Key Staff Credentials
11/11ATP, IA, CFI on staff
Fleet Quality & Size
8/813 aircraft, WAAS/EFIS/glass avionics
Website Transparency
3/3Description, Website listed
Base (15) + components above = 99
About
Blue River Aviation focuses on professional aviation training, preparing students for everything from airline careers to off-airport operations in Alaska’s backcountry. We provide aircraft for a wide variety of training: everything from C150’s and C172’s, Technologically Advanced Aircraft (TAA), Complex, Floats, Skis, Tailwheel, Multi-Engine, and a Redbird FMX full motion simulator.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
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| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 150J (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $75 – $300/hr | $5,300 – $21,000 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $135 – $530/hr | $5,600 – $22,300 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $40 – $150/hr | $750 – $3,000 |
| Estimated Total Range | $11,600 – $46,300 | ||
Instruction Rates
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Flight Instruction$135 – $530/hr
Ground Instruction$40 – $150/hr
CFI Training$135 – $530/hr