Prestige Worldwide Aviation
Quality Score
Fair
Base (15) + components above = 57
About
Prestige Worldwide Aviation is a flying club organized for the purpose of providing for the social fellowship of the club's members through the shared ownership of private aircraft for the members personal and recreational flying. The mission of the club is to promote the camaraderie and fellowship of pilots and provide well maintained aircraft for members' use at a reasonable cost. Current Fleet: 1963 Cessna 182G Skylane - Dual G5s, GNS430W, GFC500 1978 Piper PA28-161 Warrior II - Basic IFR 1975 Bellanca 8KCAB Decathlon CS - Full Aerobatic - VFR only Additional aircraft to come as the membership grows!
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 182G (Skylane) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $60 – $235/hr Hobbs | $4,100 – $16,500 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $160/hr | $1,675 – $6,725 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $110/hr | $550 – $2,200 |
| Admission fee | — | one-time | $1,250 |
| Monthly dues × 12 | 12 mo | $150/mo | $1,800 |
| Estimated Total Range | $7,900 – $31,500 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Prestige Worldwide Aviation is estimated to cost $7,900 – $31,500. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Prestige Worldwide Aviation operates under Part 61. Training is self-paced: you and your instructor set the curriculum rather than following a pre-approved syllabus. The FAA minimum for a Private Pilot Certificate under Part 61 is 40 flight hours, though most students need 60 to 70.
No, Prestige Worldwide Aviation does not have a Designated Pilot Examiner on staff. When you're ready for your checkride, you'll need to book with an independent DPE. Ask the school if they can point you to one nearby.
Prestige Worldwide Aviation's training fleet includes the Cessna 182G (Skylane), Piper PA-28-161 (Warrior II), Piper PA-28-181 (Archer II), and Bellanca 8KCAB (Decathlon). 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.
No flight simulators are listed for Prestige Worldwide Aviation. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Prestige Worldwide Aviation does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.