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About
GoFly Academy is an FAA-approved Part 141 flight school located in Miami at Opa-Locka Executive Airport (KOPF). We offer accelerated training programs from Private Pilot License through ATP CTP, including Instrument Rating, Commercial Single and Multi-Engine, and CFI certification. Our academy features a world-class fleet and a Redbird FMX full-motion simulator.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 172 (Skyhawk) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $85 – $340/hr Hobbs | $6,000 – $23,800 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $35 – $140/hr | $1,475 – $5,875 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $35 – $140/hr | $700 – $2,800 |
| Estimated Total Range | $8,100 – $32,500 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at GoFly Academy is estimated to cost $8,100 – $32,500. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
Yes, GoFly Academy is approved for both Part 61 and Part 141 training. Part 141 uses a structured, FAA-approved curriculum with stage checks and lowers the minimum hours for a Private Pilot Certificate from 40 to 35. Part 61 is self-paced with no required syllabus. Ask the school which path fits your schedule.
Yes, GoFly Academy has a Designated Pilot Examiner on staff. You can schedule your checkride directly through the school instead of finding an independent examiner on your own. In many areas DPE wait times have stretched to weeks or months, so this is worth factoring in when choosing a school.
GoFly Academy's training fleet includes the Cessna 172 (Skyhawk), Cessna 162 (Skycatcher), Cirrus SR-20, and Piper PA-23-F (Aztec). Having multiple types in the fleet keeps your training on track if one plane is down for maintenance. Ask the school about current availability and any additional charges per aircraft.
Yes, GoFly Academy has the following flight training device: Redbird FMX. Ask the school which ratings the device count toward and how many hours you can log.
No, GoFly Academy does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.