Phoenix · Flight school
Fly Glendale
6781 N Glen Harbor Blvd, Glendale, AZ 85307
Rates at a glance
- 172 / PA-28 rental
- $145/hr wet Posted
- Instructor
- $65/hr Posted
- Discovery flight
- From $150 Posted
- Private pilot (school’s figure)
- $11,500 Posted
Rates & sources
| Type | As listed | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aircraft rental Wet (fuel included) | Cessna 172S “Aircraft rental / training aircraft Cessna 172S $145/hr wet” | $145/hr | flyglendale.com · Nov 1, 2026 |
| Instruction | Flight instructor “Instruction Flight instructor time $65/hr” | $65/hr | flyglendale.com · Nov 1, 2026 |
| Discovery flight | Discovery flight “Introductory flight Discovery Flight $150” | $150 | flyglendale.com · Nov 1, 2026 |
| Private pilot total (school’s figure) | Private pilot estimated average “Private Pilot estimated average $11,500” | $11,500 | flyglendale.com · Nov 1, 2026 |
Rates change, and schools may add fuel surcharges, taxes or fees. Confirm with the school before you book.
Private pilot cost from these rates
Computed Not a quote from Fly Glendale. Computed from the school’s posted hourly rates: aircraft hours × its lowest Cessna 172 or Piper PA-28 rate, plus hours with an instructor × its lowest flight instructor rate. FAA minimum = 40 aircraft hours (30 with an instructor, 10 solo) under 14 CFR 61.109. Typical = 65 aircraft hours (50 with an instructor, 15 solo). Not included: ground instruction, books, medical exam, FAA knowledge test, examiner fee for the checkride, headset and renter’s insurance.
| Scenario | Aircraft | Instructor | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAA minimum (40 hours) | 40 hr × $145 = $5,800 | 30 hr × $65 = $1,950 | $7,750 |
| Typical (65 hours) | 65 hr × $145 = $9,425 | 50 hr × $65 = $3,250 | $12,675 |
Fly Glendale’s own figure: $11,500.
Details
- Training rules
- Not stated on the pages we read
- Trainer rental (172 / PA-28)
- $145/hr, wet (fuel included) (Cessna 172S)
- Flight instructor
- $65/hr
- Discovery flight
- From $150
- Address
- 6781 N Glen Harbor Blvd, Glendale, AZ 85307
- Phone
- (877) 283-2283
Name, address and phone from Google Maps listing data (DataForSEO Maps search, "flight school", 2026-10-20).