PilotBound estimate · Paso Robles, CA
What flight training at Air Paso Flight Services costs
Their published rates: $125/hr aircraft (dry) + $95/hr instructor·verified July 1, 2026 Source
Rates are dry (fuel billed separately). All four Cessna 172s rent at $125/hr. Instruction is $95/hr for most instructors (7 of the 9 on staff); it runs from $80/hr to $120/hr across the staff.
Estimates use Air Paso Flight Services's published Cessna 172N 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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