PilotBound estimate · Santa Paula, CA
What flight training at CP Aviation costs
Their published rates: $140/hr aircraft (wet) + $80/hr instructor·verified July 1, 2026 Source
Instruction is $80/hr standard, up to $105/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; fuel adjustments may apply and pricing can change without notice. Instruction is $80/hr primary, $85/hr advanced (instrument, commercial, tailwheel), $95/hr Master CFI (the CFI and CFII), and $105/hr EMT/aerobatic.
Estimates use CP Aviation's published Cessna 150/152 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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