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Transparent, competitive rates for flight training and aircraft rental
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Your first hour in the air. No experience needed — Isaac handles everything. See Manhattan from above and decide if flying is for you.
Starting at
$265
~90 min · Republic Airport (FRG)
Simple hourly pricing — no hidden fees, no block-hour requirements
N2152Z Piper Warrior · FRG
3.5% fee applies to card payments ($191.47/hr)
Same rate for flight and ground time
FAA-certified, one-on-one personalized training
Typical lesson: A 2-hour flight includes ~20–30 min of ground instruction for preflight prep and post-flight review, resulting in ~2.4–2.6 hours of total instruction billed.
Full cost breakdowns from zero experience to certificate in hand
60 flight hrs · 84 instruction hrs
50 flight hrs · 70 instruction hrs
120 flight hrs · 168 instruction hrs
Pay-as-you-go hourly rates
Refresher flights, checkride prep, endorsements, and proficiency work — billed by the hour.
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Multiple ways to pay — choose what works best for you
Visa, Mastercard, Amex — securely processed through Stripe. 3.5% fee on aircraft rental.
Tap to pay on compatible devices and browsers. Fast, secure, and convenient.
Financing available through Affirm (subject to eligibility). Transparent billing, no surprises.
No. Aircraft and instruction are billed separately by the hour so you can see exactly what you are paying for. Aircraft rental includes fuel, maintenance, and insurance.
For discovery flights and recreational flying, you do not need a medical certificate. For commercial training or pilot certification, an FAA medical certificate is required.
Yes. We offer flexible rescheduling based on instructor and aircraft availability. Please contact us for our cancellation policy details.
Training is billed hourly: $65/hr for instruction and $185.00/hr for N2152Z aircraft time. A 3.5% fee applies to card purchases. No block-hour pricing.
We are currently charging a temporary $8.50/hr fuel surcharge due to ongoing oil prices rising.