The Adirondack Aviator's Flying Company.
Plattsburgh, NY

Our Specialties:

FAA Pilot Evaluations

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FAA practical evaluations are available throughout northern New York and parts of Vermont. We currently provide light sport, recreational, private, instrument and commercial pilot practical evaluations. For more information see the FAA Practical Evaluation section below. For scheduling, please call or simply use our "Contact Us' form on our web page.




PLEASE SEE OUR EVALUATION SECTION FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION




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Flight Instructional Services

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FAA Certified Flight Instructional Services Available:

  • Recreational Pilot
  • Private Pilot (SEL)
  • Instrument Rating
  • Commercial Pilot (SEL)
  • Flight Instructor
  • Flight Instructor - Instrument
  • Airline Transport Pilot (SEL)



PLEASE SEE OUR FLIGHT INSTRUCTION SECTION FOR MORE INFORMATION

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Flight Instructional Services

FAA Certified Flight Instruction

FAA Certified Part 61 flight training towards your Private/Commercial/Flight Instructor Certificate & Instrument Rating. Also offering proficiency training under the FAA WINGS program, Flight Reviews & IPC's

Flight Instruction in YOUR Aircraft

$50.00 / hr

This rate is used when flying another aircraft (other than ours) and is for the instructor only.

Flight Instruction in OUR Aircraft

$45.00 / hr

This is the flight instructor rate when we arrange for the rental aircraft. Additional airplane rental rates apply (see Airplane Rental Rates)

Airplane Rental Rates

Cessna 172 - Commercially Insured / Instrument Certified

Airplane Rental - Cessna 172-N

$140 / hr



  • Paint and interior were new in 2015. 
  • Aircraft has a Garmin 430W GPS, a four way intercom and leather seats. 
  • THIS PRICE INCLUDES THE FUEL and is commercially insured. 
  • Additional instructor rates apply. 

Combined Rate - Instructor & Airplane Rental

$185.00 /Hr.


  • This is the combined rate of the airplane rental & the instructor


  • Airplane Rental: $140 / hour


  • Instructor Rate:  $45 / hour


  • Combined Rate: $185 / hour

FAA Minimum Time & Cost to Obtain a Private Pilot Certificate

40 Hours of aircraft rental @ 140 / hr:

$5,600.00

20 Hours of logged flight Instruction @ 45/hr:

$ 900.00

Estimated Books & Supplies:

$ 500.00

FAA Exams (Knowledge & Practical):

$ 550.00


TOTAL:

$ 7,550.00


Note: The above prices are based off of the FAA's minimal regulatory requirements set fourth in the Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR Part 61).  If additional training is necessary, it is continued at the standard hourly rates. 


Program length varies on numerous factors but is typically 5-6 months.


HOW TO GET STARTED:

HOW TO GET STARTED:

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION & YOUR FREE PRIVATE PILOT TRAINING BROCHURE EMAIL US AT: Flying@adirondackaviators.com

518.241.3601

We gladly accept VISA, MASTER CARD & AMEX

FAA Practical Evaluations

Private, Instrument & Commercial Pilot Practical Evaluations

Schedule your FAA Practical Evaluations directly from our website! Simply complete the "Contact Us" section and state that you want to schedule an evaluation. Our primary evaluation airport in Plattsburgh, NY (KPBG). Other locations may be available upon request.

Private Pilot / Recreational Practical Evaluation

$475.00

$475.00 if conducted out of The Plattsburgh International Airport (KPBG). 


Additional airports serviced for an additional fee: Malone-Dufort Airport (KMAL), Adirondack Regional/Saranac Lake Airport (KSLK), Lake Placid Airport (KLKP) or Ticonderoga Airport (4B6). 


Due to commuting costs, additional fees will incur for evaluations at airports other than Plattsburgh. Please inquire for more information. 

Instrument Rating

$475.00

$475.00 if conducted out of The Plattsburgh International Airport (KPBG).


Additional airports serviced for an additional fee: Malone-Dufort Airport (KMAL), Adirondack Regional/Saranac Lake Airport (KSLK), Lake Placid Airport (KLKP) or Ticonderoga Airport (4B6). 


Due to commuting costs, additional fees will incur for evaluations at other serviced airports. Please inquire for more information.   

Commercial Pilot / CFI Practical Evaluation

Schedule your FAA Practical Evaluations directly from our website! Simply complete the "Contact Us" section and state that you want to schedule an evaluation. Airports serviced: KART, KBTV, KDXR, KFSO, KGFL, KLKP, KMAL, KMPV, KOGS, KOXC, KPBG, KPTD, KMSS, KSLK, 4B6, 4B7, 5B2. & 6B0. Additional airports possible upon request.

Commercial Pilot FAA Evaluation

$500.00

$475.00 if conducted out of The Plattsburgh International Airport (KPBG).


Additional Airports serviced for an additional fee: Malone-Dufort Airport (KMAL), Adirondack Regional/Saranac Lake Airport (KSLK), Lake Placid Airport (KLKP), Ticonderoga Airport (4B6) or Franklin County (KFSO).


Due to commuting costs, additional fees will incur for evaluations at these other serviced airports. Please inquire for more information.  

Certified Flight Instructor

$600.00

Service is not currently available. Available in Spring 2020

FAA Evaluations - Outside of Albany FSDO

$ - Varies

As of October 2018, the FAA has removed geographical restrictions on Designated Pilot Examiners. If you are part of a flight school that is in need of a Designated Pilot Examiner to administer FAA Practical exams please call or email us about potential availability. A minimum amount of evaluations will be required.  flying@adirondackaviators.com

(518) 241-3601 

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Adirondack Coast Aviation / ADK Aviator's

Mailing Address: PO Box 66, Peru, NY 12972, USA

PHONE: 518.241.3601 EMAIL: flying@adirondackaviators.com

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Typically we are open 7 days a week & 24 Hours a Day:  

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