PilotBound estimate · Livermore, CA
What flight training at Five Rivers Aviation costs
Their published rates: $150/hr aircraft (wet) + $70/hr instructor·verified July 1, 2026 Source
Rates are wet (fuel included). Instructors are priced individually from $40 to $90/hr; the listed rate is a mid-range representative.
Estimates use Five Rivers Aviation'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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