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Flight Training

CFI Initial:

Flight Prep & Ground Training: $4,500

*Total: +/- $5,000

CFII:

Flight Prep & Ground Training: $2,500

 *Total: +/- $3,000

Commercial:

Cessna 172:  15 Hours

Cessna 172 (split) : 65 Hours

Complex/TAA: 10 Hours 

Flight Instruction: 15 Hours 

Ground/Sim Instruction: 50 Hours 

Simulator: 30 Hours

Written Tests/Checkride

*Total: +/- $24,225

At Blue Ridge Aviation, we are committed to delivering high-quality flight instruction at a cost significantly below the national average, ensuring exceptional value for our students.

We offer personalized training as a Part 61 Flight School to help you achieve your Private Pilot's License, Instrument Rating, Commercial Pilot's License, Certified Flight Instructor certificates, and others!

Whether you are learning to fly in order to take the family on vacations, make work traveling easier,  or if you aspire to fly for a corporation or major airline, we are the flight school that will help you achieve your goals.

With thousands of hours and years of flying experience, our instructors are dedicated to training pilots who prioritize safety and are prepared to a professional standard of flying.

Estimated Costs

Flight Training is a financial investment and Blue Ridge Aviation has reduced the national average costs by more than half. 

 

Private Pilot:

Cessna 172: 65 Hours 

Flight Instruction: 55 Hours 

Ground Instruction: 30 Hours

Written Test/ Checkride 

*Total: +/- $19,325

 

Instrument:

Cessna 172: 45 Hours 

Flight Instruction: 45 Hours

Ground/Sim Instruction: 50 Hours 

Redbird Simulator: 20 Hours

Written Test/ Checkride

*Total: +/- $17,875


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  • Discovery Flights

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  • Aircraft Rentals

  • Endorsements      

  • Flight Reviews

  • Instrument Proficiency Checks

  • Recurrent Training

  • Simulator Training

Mon - Fri: 9am - 3pm

Training and rental availability 7 days a week!

Our Rates

Skyhawk 172 - $185/Hr - Instructor - $75/Hr

RedBird AATD Simulator- $105/Hr (Instruction included)

RedBird AATD Simulator- $75/Hr

Advanced Instruction - $90/Hr

CFI/CFII Training Instruction - $100/Hr

51 Aviation Circle, Suite 110

Hangar 3 West

Weyers Cave, VA 24486

 540-246-9407
blueridgeaviation@gmail.com

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