If you’re interested in becoming an aviator, our friendly staff is dedicated to making it happen.
Our flight school is staffed with the most experienced instructors in the Tampa Bay area, having logged thousands of hours in training student pilots locally. Our instructors can customize your learning experience to suit your personal needs, whether your goal is to begin a career in aviation and take an accelerated path towards the commercial level, or to fulfill your dream of becoming a private pilot at your own pace.
St. Pete Air offers flight training under F.A.R. Part 61 criteria for all ratings. Our primary training fleet consists of Cessna 172 G1000, Cessna 172 P, and Piper Archer/Arrow models equipped with Garmin GNS-430 GPS systems. All aircraft are equipped with state-of-the-art Traffic Awareness Systems to provide you with the highest level of safety.
Certificates & Ratings Offered
Private Pilot
Instrument Pilot
Commercial Pilot
CFI Pilot
High Performance Rating
Complex Rating
Flight & Ground Instruction Rates
Rates are twofold: you’ll pay the instructor rate plus the rental rate of the plane of your choice.
Standard Instructor Rate: $65.00/hr
Club Member Instructor Rate: $57.20/hr
Plane Rental: Rates Vary – click for specific rates on each plane
Private Pilot Ground School
Next course announcement coming soon. Contact Brian Williams, bwilliams@stpeteair.org for registration and details.
St. Pete Air will be conducting a ground school course every quarter. The course will focus on the oral component of the private pilot check ride and will be useful for students pursuing a private pilot license, those returning to flying, or those seeking a refresher course. Class will be held on a weekday evening from 6-8 pm for 6 weeks.
Club members: $199.00, Non members: $299.00
Topics Covered:
- Aircraft Systems
- Airport Information
- Airspace and Sectional
- Weather Analysis
- Performance Calculations
- Cross Country Planning
Course includes 12 hours of ground class. Please inquire at bwilliams@stpeteair.org or 727-755-1359.
Packages
(Packages Are Nonrefundable; One Time Payment Required)
Solo Course Packages
Includes 15 hours of dual flight instruction with 5 hours of ground, headset and flight bag with required materials. Do the math… this will save you a few hundred dollars!!Solo Course Packages
Cessna 172P Skyhawk with Garmin 430 (w/ Traffic) = $2985.00
Cessna 172S Skyhawk with Garmin G1000 = $3395.00
Instrument Safety Course Packages
Designed to take your Private Pilot experience to a safer level with increased instrument training. Can be used towards your instrument rating.Instrument Safety Course Packages
Cessna 172P Skyhawk or Piper Archer = $1995.00
Cessna 172SP Skyhawk with G1000 or Piper Arrow = $2295.00
Ready to Get Started?
Ready to get started with flight school? Fill out the form below to get in touch with our team of experienced flight instructors. Please provide accurate contact info so that we can get back to you.