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Epic Flight Academy
Large flight school that prices its programs in full and lists a handful of hourly rates.
What sets it apart
Lists a Cessna 172 hour at $298.20 for one student and $149.10 for a time-building flight shared with a partner, next to a $36,147 private pilot course, the highest private pilot estimate in this set.
What the page prints
Private pilot course estimated at $36,147 (about 3 months); Cessna 172 flight $298.20 an hour.
Taken from the school's own page. The page does not say whether fuel is included. We do not guess. The page itself shows the date 2026-05-21.
| Item | Per hour | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Cessna 172 flight, one student | $298.20 | |
| Time-building flight in a Cessna 172 with a partner | $149.10 | |
| TruFlite C172 simulator, with a partner | $170 | |
| Instruction: One-on-one ground instruction | $115 | |
| Instruction: Pre and post activity building | $115 |
One dual hour
$298.20 per hour. Listed as "Flight, C172 Solo: $298.20 hr." The page does not say what the hourly figure includes. The school states this figure itself.
The school's own private pilot estimate
$36,147. Hours it assumes: not stated on the page; the course is described as taking about 3 months. Prices are for U.S. students effective April 1, 2026.
The FAA minimum is 40 flight hours (14 CFR 61.109). An estimate built on fewer hours than a student needs will be too low.
Fees and terms the page names
- Ground school $500
Career-track students who want a full-program price in one line.
You want a pay-as-you-go hourly rate to compare directly; this page prices programs.
Watch out for
- Its $36,147 private pilot estimate is the highest here and the page does not give its hours.
- Hourly figures do not say what they include.
- Prices are for U.S. students effective April 1, 2026.
Pages we read
We read these pages on October 4, 2026. Rates change. If this is out of date, tell us.