PilotBound estimate · Tucson, AZ
What flight training at Alpha Air costs
Their published rates: $135/hr aircraft (wet) + $65/hr instructor·verified June 30, 2026 Source
Rates are wet (fuel and oil included; fuel bought away from base is refunded). Alpha Air is a non-profit flying club, so rates may require membership.
Estimates use Alpha Air's published Cessna 150 and instructor rates (verified June 30, 2026), shown in USD for planning only. Real cost varies by student, weather, and pace. An honest range, not a quote.
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