Quality Score
46
Limited Data
Training Costs
25/25No fuel surcharge · Pricing published
DPE Availability
0/19No DPE on staff
Onsite Maintenance
0/19No onsite maintenance
Key Staff Credentials
3/11CFI on staff
Fleet Quality & Size
0/82 aircraft, no WAAS/EFIS/glass avionics listed
Website Transparency
3/3Description, Website listed
Base (15) + components above = 46
About
Fly Pioneer Valley offers FAA Part 61 flight instruction at Turners Falls Municipal Airport in Massachusetts. Chief instructor Bill Bonnette has over 28,000 hours of flight experience, with extensive dual instruction time in single-engine, multi-engine, seaplane, tailwheel, and helicopter aircraft. The school offers Sport Pilot and Private Pilot certificate training, discovery flights, and rental access to their Cessna 172 fleet.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
Showing estimated ranges only. to see exact pricing.
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 172M (Skyhawk) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $85 – $330/hr | $5,800 – $23,100 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $35 – $130/hr | $1,375 – $5,450 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $35 – $130/hr | $650 – $2,600 |
| Estimated Total Range | $7,800 – $31,200 | ||
Instruction Rates
Showing estimated ranges only. to see exact pricing.
Flight Instruction$35 – $130/hr
Ground Instruction$35 – $130/hr