Quality Score
78
Very Good
Training Costs
25/25No fuel surcharge · Pricing published
DPE Availability
19/19DPE on staff
Onsite Maintenance
0/19No onsite maintenance
Key Staff Credentials
8/11ATP, CFI on staff
Fleet Quality & Size
8/811 aircraft, WAAS/EFIS/glass avionics
Website Transparency
3/3Description, Website listed
Base (15) + components above = 78
About
Rochester Air Center is a premier flight training school and aircraft rental operation located at Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport in Rochester, NY. Offering Part 61 and Part 141 flight instruction for all skill levels, the school provides training for private pilot, instrument rating, multi-engine rating, commercial pilot, and CFI certificates. The diverse fleet includes Cessna 172s, a Cessna 182, Piper Archers, a Piper Arrow, Piper Senecas, a Cirrus SR20, and a Redbird FMX full-motion AATD simulator.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
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| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 172M (Skyhawk) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $95 – $375/hr | $6,600 – $26,300 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $35 – $140/hr | $1,475 – $5,875 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $35 – $140/hr | $700 – $2,800 |
| Estimated Total Range | $8,800 – $35,000 | ||
Instruction Rates
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Flight Instruction$35 – $140/hr
Ground Instruction$35 – $140/hr
Contact
Phone
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