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Fair
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About
Trimble Aviation is a full-service FBO located at the McMinnville Municipal Airport (KMMV). Trimble Aviation offers AvGas, Jet A, GPU, Lav Service, Tug, Ice, Coffee, Rental Cars and Catering.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 172 (Skyhawk) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $85 – $340/hr + $5 – $25/hr surcharge | $6,400 – $25,500 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $25 – $95/hr | $975 – $3,950 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $25 – $95/hr | $470 – $1,880 |
| Estimated Total Range | $7,800 – $31,300 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Trimble Aviation is estimated to cost $7,800 – $31,300. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Trimble 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, Trimble 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.
Trimble Aviation's training fleet includes the Robinson R-22 HP (Raven), Robinson R-22 Beta, Robinson R-22 Beta II, Robinson R-44 (Raven I), Robinson R-44 (Raven II), Robinson R-66, MD Helicopters 500 C, Cessna 172 (Skyhawk), Cessna 140, and Piper PA-23-250 (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, Trimble Aviation has the following flight training devices: Elite TH-100 and Redbird LD. Ask the school which ratings the devices count toward and how many hours you can log.
Yes, Trimble Aviation charges a fuel surcharge on top of their rental rates. Ask the school how it is calculated before you start training.