PilotBound estimate · Scottsdale, AZ
What flight training at Scottsdale Executive Flight Training costs
Their published rates: $109/hr aircraft (dry) + $75/hr instructor·verified June 2026 Source
Instruction is $75/hr standard, up to $100/hr for advanced or type-specific instruction (for example a Cirrus CSIP, multi-engine dual, or initial CFI training). The estimate below prices the right instructor rate for each leg.
Rates are dry (fuel billed separately) and based on Hobbs time. Scottsdale Airport adds a user fee (1% on rentals, 2.5% on instruction), and renters must carry non-owned hull insurance.
Estimates use Scottsdale Executive Flight Training's published Cessna 152 and instructor rates (verified June 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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