Frequently Asked Questions

Flight training can vary in cost based on a few factors, as we do offer discounted rates for several programs and scenarios (Contact for more info). For estimated total cost of training please visit our COURSE CATALOG for a specific breakdown of total cost estimate per License/Rating.

Our standard rates are as follows:

Aircraft - C172 - $200/hr WET (Including fuel).

Instruction - $80/hr

Dependable Aviation does offer training to pilots in their own aircraft; however, this is allowed under certain circumstances and specific restrictions.

In most cases, to keep training standardized and consistent, we prefer to provide all instruction in our own Dependable Aviation aircraft.

Several things are required to begin training as a pilot, and they can change based on which license you are seeking. For more detailed info on specific requirements please visit our COURSE CATALOG or our PRE-TRAINING CHECKLIST at the top of the home page.

Some of the basics include:

✔ Ability to fund your training

✔ At least 16 years of age to fly solo

✔ At least 17 years of age to hold a Private Pilot License

✔ Ability to obtain a 3rd Class FAA Medical or qualify under BasicMed

✔ Ability to read, write, and comprehend English

✔ If a U.S. citizen, provide proof of citizenship with a valid U.S. passport or a birth certificate paired with a valid U.S. driver’s license

Ground training for RUSTY PILOT REFRESHERS and some of our core curriculum can be conducted online upon request. While we recommend in-person ground training whenever possible, we’re happy to work with you to ensure you get the knowledge you need, when you need it!

Ideally, a student will be placed with a single primary flight instructor with whom they will train for the duration of their license or rating being sought.

Additionally, if the teaching style of your initial instructor just isn’t working for you, we will work with you to find an instructor who will better suit your needs.

How often you train depends on your goals for aviation and what kind of timeline you want to achieve them in, as well as other external factor like work & personal life.

Generally speaking, we recommend that our non-accelerated students train on average approximately three times a week in an effort to achieve maximum retention and rate of progression.

Consistency is key when it comes to flight training, and often times larges gaps in training timelines can result in flights needing to be repeated and bloated costs.

While we do recommend three sessions per week, our training is custom tailored to fit your lifestyle, we are happy to accommodate whatever training schedule suits you and will work to make sure that whatever time we do have together is spent in the most efficient ways possible.

Dependable Aviation also offers accelerated courses for those who wish to commit to a more fully immersive training regiment.

Yes! All students, renters, or pilots of any kind who are operating an aircraft owned by Dependable Aviation are required to have their own current Aircraft Renters insurance policy.

Dependable Aviation requires all pilots to have a minimum liability coverage of $70,000 Aircraft Physical Damage & $100,000 Bodily injury and Property Damage coverage.

If you have questions about where to acquire a renters insurance policy, or what companies we recommend please contact us or visit the Resources tab on our website and navigate to the Policies and Procedures page