PilotBound estimate · Santa Barbara, CA
What flight training at Above All Aviation costs
Their published rates: $154/hr aircraft (wet) + $104/hr instructor·verified July 1, 2026 Source
Instruction is $104/hr standard, up to $124/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 wet. Instruction is $104/hr private/commercial, $114/hr instrument/HP/complex/CFI, and $124/hr multi (effective January 2026); senior instructors add up to $28/hr.
Estimates use Above All Aviation's published Cessna 150 and instructor rates (verified July 1, 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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