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
0/81 aircraft, no WAAS/EFIS/glass avionics listed
Website Transparency
3/3Description, Website listed
Base (15) + components above = 46
About
Sky King Soaring offers scenic motorglider air tours and soaring rides from Payson Airport in Arizona, as well as personalized motorglider flight training at all levels — private, commercial, and flight instructor (CFIG). Owner and CFIG Russ Hustead has over 6,500 hours of flight time and specializes in the Diamond Xtreme, Stemme, and Ximango motorgliders.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
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| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond HK36 (Xtreme) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $70 – $280/hr | $4,900 – $19,600 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $50 – $200/hr | $2,100 – $8,400 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $45 – $180/hr | $900 – $3,600 |
| Estimated Total Range | $7,900 – $31,600 | ||
Instruction Rates
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Flight Instruction$50 – $200/hr
Ground Instruction$45 – $180/hr