PilotBound estimate · Riverside, CA
What flight training at Riverside Flight Academy costs
Their published rates: $160/hr aircraft (wet) + $60/hr instructor·verified July 1, 2026 Source
Instruction is $60/hr standard, up to $80/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, but a fuel surcharge is added to all flights. The C172 fleet ranges $150-160/hr (most at $160). Instruction is $60/hr primary, $70/hr advanced, $80/hr multi.
Estimates use Riverside Flight Academy's published Cessna 172 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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