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Flight School Cost in Florida: PPL Pricing, Named Schools, and Hourly Rates for 2026

International training hub. Highest school density in the US. No state income tax.

Flight school in Florida costs $12,000 to $17,000 for a Private Pilot License, with Cessna 172 wet rental at $180 to $220/hr and CFI instruction at $60 to $85/hr. Full career-track training from zero to ATP minimums runs roughly $110,000 (traditional path) to $123,995 (ATP Flight School fixed price).

PPL all-in$12,000 to $17,000Aggregated from named-school pricing
Cessna 172 wet rate$180 to $220/hrPer-hour wet rate band
CFI hourly$60 to $85/hrIndependent and Part 141 staff
VFR days / year300 plusNOAA climate normals

Metro-tier breakdown

MetroCessna 172 wetCFI hourly
Daytona / New Smyrna Beach$180 to $220/hr$60 to $85/hr
Orlando / Sanford$180 to $220/hr$60 to $85/hr
Miami / Fort Lauderdale$195 to $240/hr$70 to $95/hr
Tampa / Lakeland$175 to $215/hr$60 to $80/hr

FAA-certificated Part 141 flight schools in Florida (alphabetical)

Every 14 CFR Part 141 pilot-school location the FAA lists in Florida: 108 locations under 90 air agency certificates, #1 of 51 states and territories, clustered in Pembroke Pines (8), Jacksonville (7) and Miami (7). 107 have a page with the FAA record, nearest airport and peer schools; the other 1 lacks a locatable address in the FAA record. Part 61 instructors are not certificated and are not listed.

Part 141 locations108FAA list, 24 Aug 2026
Certificates90distinct air agency certs
On the airfield76address under 1 mi from airport
Sectional plate · FloridaWhere the 108 listed schools sit
Listed addressZIP centroidNearest field
Outline map of Florida with 108 FAA-certificated Part 141 flight school locations marked1Z4S2FLY AirborneAamro Aviation CorpAcademy of Aviation LLCAcron Aviation Academy IncADF AirwaysAeroservice Flight TrainingAerostar Training Services LLCAirborne Systems IncAirlink LLCAmerican Aviation Flight Academy,LLCAmerican Flyers IncAMS Flight SchoolAri Ben AviatorATP USAAvia Flight Academy International, IncAviation Pacific - Florida Campus IncAviator Training CenterAviator Zone Academy LLCAviator Zone Academy LLCBerichi Aviation LLCBewired USA LLCBroward CollegeCirrus Aviation IncClearwater Aviation AcademyCloud Dancer Aviation IncCrystal Aero Group IncCti Professional Flght Training, LLCDestin Flight WorksDynasty Aviation IncEglin Aero ClubEmbry Riddle Aeronautical UniversityEndeavour Flight Training, IncEpic Aviation, IncEpic Flight AcademyEpic Flight Academy IncEpic Flight Academy IncFlight Center International LLCFlorida Aviation AcademyFlorida Aviation Career Training IncFlorida Flight Training Center IncFlorida Flyers Flight Academy IncFlorida Institute of Technology, Inc.Florida State College at JacksonvilleFlying AcademyGleim Internet IncGlobal Flight Training Solutions IncGlobal Pilot Academy IncGo Fly Academy LLCHomestead GeneralInfinity Flight GroupInternational Aero Academy, LtdJacksonville UniversityJprg Aviation IncL3 Commercial Training Solutions Airline AcademyLalLonghorn Helicopters IncLynn UniversityMiami Dade CollegeNoneNS Aviation Training and Rental IncOcala Aviation Services, IncOrlando Flight Academy, IncOrlando Flight SchoolOsm Aviation AcademyParagon Flight Training CO.Paris Air IncPatriot Pilot Academy FTC LLCPatriot Pilot Academy LLC.Pelican Flight Training LLCPhoenix East Aviation LLCPilot Training CenterPolk State CollegePray Aviation IncPRP Aviation, LLCPunta GordaRexair Flight School, LLCRocket Air Flight AcademySkyblue Flight AcademySkyborne Airline Academy IncSkyduo Flight AcademySkyeagle Aviation AcademySkywarrior Flight Training LLCSterling Flight Training LLCSterling Flight Training, LLCSunair Aviation IncSunrise Aviation IncSunstate Aviation Flight School LLCSuperior Flight SchoolTampa Bay AviationTreasure Coast Flight TrainingUniversity Air CenterUS Aviation Training Solutions IncVoyager Aviation International, LLCWayman Aviation AcademyWings Airline AcademyXflightYoanna Flight School Inc

108 of 108 FAA locations plotted. Hollow pins (22) sit at a ZIP centroid rather than the street address. In the interactive chart, pins group into counts until you zoom in.
Chart tiles: OpenFreeMap, OpenMapTiles, data from OpenStreetMap. Boundaries: US Census Bureau cartographic boundary files (public domain). School positions: US Census geocoder; airfields: FAA NASR.

School (FAA agency name)CityNearest public airportCertificateDesignator
1Z4SFAA lists the designator as the name; unverifiedDade CityKZPH Zephyrhills Municipal, 11 miTZ4S562M1Z4S
2FLY AirborneCertificate holder: Airborne Systems IncMerritt IslandKCOI Merritt Island, 0.2 miE7XS487KE7XS
Aamro Aviation CorpCertificate holder: North County Flight Training LLCWest Palm BeachF45 North Palm Beach County General Aviation, 0.7 mi9NCS068L9NCS
Academy of Aviation LLCOrlandoKORL Orlando Executive, 0.4 miYOQS913K0064
Acron Aviation Academy IncSanfordKSFB Orlando Sanford International, 1.0 miCE8S057QCE8S
ADF AirwaysCertificate holder: Aircraft Development Flight Airways CorporationMiamiKTMB Miami Executive, 0.3 miYDFS271KYDFS
Aeroservice Flight TrainingCertificate holder: Aeroservice Aft CorpMiamiKTMB Miami Executive, 1.3 mi8F7S381L8F7S
Aerostar Training Services LLCKissimmeeKISM Kissimmee Gateway, 0.5 mi457S283L457S
Airborne Systems IncAvon ParkKAVO Avon Park Executive, 0.3 miE7XS487K0068
Airlink LLCValkariaX59 Valkaria, 1.5 mi (approx.)65KS973L25KS
American Aviation Flight Academy,LLCBrooksvilleKBKV Brooksville-Tampa Bay Regional, 0.5 miTZ4S562MTZ4S
American Flyers IncPompano BeachKPMP Pompano Beach Airpark, 0.5 miJM8S247QED8S
AMS Flight SchoolCertificate holder: Aircraft Management Service IncMilton2R4 Peter Prince Field, 0.1 miGDXS718KGDXS
Ari Ben AviatorFort PierceKFPR Treasure Coast International, 1.1 miBEJS028KBEJS
ATP USACertificate holder: ATP Flight AcademyJacksonvilleKCRG Jacksonville Executive at Craig, 0.6 miZ8FS785KZ8FS
Avia Flight Academy International, IncDelandKDED Deland Municipal-Sidney H Taylor Field, 0.6 mi15VS994K15VS
Aviation Pacific - Florida Campus IncEdgewaterX50 Massey Ranch Airpark, 0.3 mi8V9S298L8V9S
Aviator Training CenterLantanaKLNA Palm Beach County Park, 1.4 mi (approx.)8N5S312L8N5S
Aviator Zone Academy LLCPembroke PinesKHWO North Perry, 0.3 miAVZS414L0044
Aviator Zone Academy LLCMiamiKTMB Miami Executive, 0.7 miAVZS414LAVZS
Berichi Aviation LLCFt. LauderdaleKFXE Fort Lauderdale Executive, 0.6 mi8R3S313L8R3S
Bewired USA LLCOrlandoKMCO Orlando International, 5.7 mi8SKS134LDSKS
Broward CollegePembroke PinesKHWO North Perry, 0.7 miIP8S224QIP8S
Cirrus Aviation IncSarasotaKSRQ Sarasota/Bradenton International, 0.6 miX5QS932KX5QS
Clearwater Aviation AcademyCertificate holder: Simcoe,IncClearwaterKPIE ST Pete-Clearwater International, 0.6 mi (approx.)1WBS383C1WBS
Cloud Dancer Aviation IncDelandKDED Deland Municipal-Sidney H Taylor Field, 0.7 miY85S723KY85S
Crystal Aero Group IncCrystal RiverKCGC Crystal River/Davis Field, 0.4 miFOGS972DFOGS
Cti Professional Flght Training, LLCFort LauderdaleKFXE Fort Lauderdale Executive, 0.6 miXPTS128KXPTS
Destin Flight WorksCertificate holder: VSC Aircraft Maintenance LLCDestinKDTS Destin Executive, 0.3 miVAMS004MVAMS
Dynasty Aviation IncPembroke PinesKHWO North Perry, 0.5 miDNVS028MDNVS
Eglin Aero ClubEglin AfbKVPS Eglin AFB/Destin-FT Walton Beach, 1.9 mi (approx.)EA8S105QEA8S
Embry Riddle Aeronautical UniversityDaytona BeachKDAB Daytona Beach International, 1.1 mi (approx.)NX4S404MNX4S
Endeavour Flight Training, IncOpa-LockaKOPF Miami-Opa Locka Executive, 1.3 mi (approx.)V6OS939FV6OS
Epic Aviation, IncJacksonvilleKHEG Herlong Recreational, 0.4 miEPXS700K0091
Epic Flight AcademyCertificate holder: Epic Aviation, IncNew Smyrna BeachKEVB New Smyrna Beach Municipal (Jack Bolt Field), 0.4 miEPXS700KEPXS
Epic Flight Academy IncOcalaKOCF Ocala International-Jim Taylor Field, 0.4 miEPXS700KAPXS
Epic Flight Academy IncTallahasseeKTLH Tallahassee International, 3.5 mi (approx.)EPXS700KEP2S
Flight Center International LLCPembroke PinesKHWO North Perry, 0.6 mi5F7S964L5F7S
Florida Aviation AcademyCertificate holder: South Sky Aviation CorporationPompano BeachKPMP Pompano Beach Airpark, 0.4 miS9YS458KS9YS
Florida Aviation Career Training IncSt AugustineKSGJ ST Augustine, 0.4 miJUFS206KJUFS
Florida Flight Training Center IncVeniceKVNC Venice Municipal, 0.5 miF6FS523KF6FS
Florida Flyers Flight Academy IncSt AugustineKSGJ ST Augustine, 0.7 mi5FFS034L5FFS
Florida Institute of Technology, Inc.Certificate holder: Florida Institute of Technology IncMelbourneKMLB Melbourne Orlando International, 2.1 mi (approx.)ECQS467DECQS
Florida State College at JacksonvilleJacksonvilleKVQQ Cecil, 0.7 mi4FSS335L4FSS
Flying AcademyCertificate holder: Silver Express CompanyMiamiKTMB Miami Executive, 0.2 miXVES209KXVES
Gleim Internet IncGainesville0J8 Flying Ten, 6.2 miG99S892KG99S
Global Flight Training Solutions IncImmokaleeKIMM Immokalee Regional, 0.8 miIMMS007MIMMS
Global Pilot Academy IncTampaKVDF Tampa Executive, 2.3 mi (approx.)4GPS338L4GPS
Go Fly Academy LLCOpa LockaKOPF Miami-Opa Locka Executive, 0.3 miGFAS440LGFAS
Homestead GeneralHomesteadX51 Miami Homestead General Aviation, 1.1 mi9PTS035L91PS
Infinity Flight GroupFort PierceKFPR Treasure Coast International, 0.9 miIFGS431L0089
International Aero Academy, LtdLakelandKLAL Lakeland Linder International, 0.5 miTN4S987KTN4S
Jacksonville UniversityJacksonvilleKCRG Jacksonville Executive at Craig, 5.3 mi6JUS376C6JUS
JaxJacksonvilleKVQQ Cecil, 0.7 miFPQS990D5PQS
Jprg Aviation IncKissimmeeKISM Kissimmee Gateway, 0.7 miOFLS061M0112
Kingsky Flight Academy LLCLakelandKLAL Lakeland Linder International, 0.5 mi2KFS338L2KFS
L3 Commercial Training Solutions Airline AcademyJacksonvilleKCRG Jacksonville Executive at Craig, 0.5 miCE8S057QV00S
LalLakelandKLAL Lakeland Linder International, 0.6 miFPQS990D2PQS
Longhorn Helicopters IncMariannaKMAI Marianna Municipal, 0.8 miL62S072L0110
Lynn UniversityBoca RatonKBCT Boca Raton, 0.5 miLY6S022KLY6S
Miami Dade CollegeMiamiKTMB Miami Executive, 0.1 miIV8S230QIV8S
NoneCertificate holder: Naples Air Center IncNaplesKAPF Naples Municipal, 0.6 miXO4S655MXO4S
North County Flight Training LLCLake WorthKLNA Palm Beach County Park, 1.4 mi (approx.)9NCS068L0095
NS Aviation Training and Rental IncFort LauderdaleKFXE Fort Lauderdale Executive, 0.7 miY7IS896KY7IS
Ocala Aviation Services, IncOcalaKOCF Ocala International-Jim Taylor Field, 1.4 mi (approx.)Z15S111MZ15S
Orient Flight SchoolCertificate holder: Custom Air International, LLCHomesteadX51 Miami Homestead General Aviation, 1.1 miOFSS018MOFSS
Orlando Flight Academy, IncApopkaX04 Orlando Apopka, 2.9 mi (approx.)63CS931K63CS
Orlando Flight SchoolCertificate holder: Jprg Aviation IncOrlandoKORL Orlando Executive, 0.5 miOFLS061MOFLS
Osm Aviation AcademyCertificate holder: Fxe Flight Center CorpFort LauderdaleKFXE Fort Lauderdale Executive, 0.5 mi6FXS218L6FXS
Palm Beach Flight Training CorpLantanaKLNA Palm Beach County Park, 1.4 mi (approx.)Z1BS839KZ1BS
Palm Beach HelicoptersCertificate holder: Airmen Testing and Training, IncLantanaKLNA Palm Beach County Park, 1.4 mi (approx.)IGIS737KIGIS
Paragon Flight Training CO.Ft. MyersKFMY Page Field, 0.4 miQYYS929KQYYS
Paris Air IncVero BeachKVRB Vero Beach Regional, 0.8 miP39S561IP39S
Patriot Pilot Academy FTC LLCPanama CityKECP Northwest Florida Beaches International, 5.1 mi (approx.)PP2S096MPP2S
Patriot Pilot Academy LLC.CrestviewKCEW Bob Sikes, 0.3 mi1TIS075M1TIS
Pelican Flight Training LLCPembroke Pines.KHWO North Perry, 0.4 miBY8S051QBY8S
Phoenix East Aviation Fort Lauderdale LLCPembroke PinesKHWO North Perry, 0.7 miIHMS995E3IHS
Phoenix East Aviation LLCPalm CoastKFIN Flagler Executive, 0.5 miIHMS995E8IHS
Pilot Training CenterMiamiKTMB Miami Executive, 0.4 mi9PTS035L9PTS
Polk State CollegeWinter HavenKGIF Winter Haven Regional, 3.4 mi6PKS377C6PKS
Pray Aviation IncMilton2R4 Peter Prince Field, 2.6 mi (approx.)Z7GS366L37GS
PRP Aviation, LLCCertificate holder: PRP Aviation, LLC.OcalaKOCF Ocala International-Jim Taylor Field, 1.0 miPPSS083MPPSS
Punta GordaPunta GordaX14 La Belle Municipal, 17 mi (approx.)QYYS929KQYAS
Rexair Flight School, LLCNaplesKAPF Naples Municipal, 0.2 miX44S180MX44S
Rocket Air Flight AcademyCertificate holder: Melbourne Flight Training LLCMelbourneKMLB Melbourne Orlando International, 0.5 mi9M8S382L9M8S
Royalty Aviation AcademyCertificate holder: Jacobs Flight Services LLCPembroke PinesKHWO North Perry, 0.5 mi334S052L334S
Skyblue Flight AcademyCertificate holder: Skyblue Jet Aviation, LLC.West Palm BeachF45 North Palm Beach County General Aviation, 0.9 mi6S6S176L6S6S
Skyborne Airline Academy IncVero BeachKVRB Vero Beach Regional, 0.6 miECPS466DECPS
Skyco IncTampaKVDF Tampa Executive, 2.3 mi (approx.)22LS411L42LS
Skyduo Flight AcademyMiamiKTMB Miami Executive, 0.7 mi5KOS302L5KOS
Skyeagle Aviation AcademyCertificate holder: Bewired USA LLCFort LauderdaleKFXE Fort Lauderdale Executive, 0.6 mi8SKS134L8SKS
Skywarrior Flight Training LLCPensacolaKPNS Pensacola International, 0.5 mi502S998K502S
Sterling Flight Training LLCTallahasseeKTLH Tallahassee International, 0.6 miQ3SS041K0062
Sterling Flight Training, LLCJacksonvilleKCRG Jacksonville Executive at Craig, 1.6 mi (approx.)Q3SS041KQ3SS
Sun City Aviation Academy, LLCPembroke PinesKHWO North Perry, 0.6 miLEPS068MLEPS
Sunair Aviation IncLeesburgKLEE Leesburg International, 0.4 miS86S877KS86S
Sunrise Aviation IncOrmond BeachKOMN Ormond Beach Municipal, 0.5 miFPQS990DFPQS
Sunstate Aviation Flight School LLCKissimmeeKISM Kissimmee Gateway, 0.3 mi347S987K347S
Superior Flight SchoolCertificate holder: Phoenix East Aviation IncDaytona BeachKDAB Daytona Beach International, 0.5 miIHMS995EIHMS
Tampa Bay AviationCertificate holder: Skyco IncClearwaterKCLW Clearwater Executive, 0.4 mi22LS411L22LS
Treasure Coast Flight TrainingCertificate holder: TC Flight Training LLCStuartKSUA Witham Field, 2.1 mi (approx.)9TCS036L9TCS
University Air CenterCertificate holder: Gulf Atlantic Airways IncGainesvilleKGNV Gainesville Regional, 5.7 mi (approx.)FBVS824DFBVS
US Aviation Training Solutions IncTitusvilleKTIX Space Coast Regional, 0.5 miHIAS182BHIAS
Voyager Aviation International, LLCMerritt IslandKCOI Merritt Island, 2.2 mi (approx.)V5US907KV5US
Wayman Aviation AcademyCertificate holder: PEA-Wayman Education, LLCPembroke PinesKHWO North Perry, 0.5 mi1WLS982K1WLS
Wings Airline AcademyCertificate holder: Fishe Flying CorpSebastianX26 Sebastian Municipal, 0.4 mi4F8S968L4F8S
XflightCertificate holder: HDW Florida Helicopter Inc, DBA XflightPompano BeachKPMP Pompano Beach Airpark, 0.4 miXUSS033MXUSS
Yoanna Flight School IncFt MyersKFMY Page Field, 0.4 mi8YFS371C8YFS

Listed alphabetically, never ranked. Hover or tap a row to light its pin on the plate, and use the location button to sort the list by distance from you. Source: FAA AV-Info "Find a Facility", 14 CFR Part 141 pilot schools, public domain, data updated 24 Aug 2026; status as reported by the FAA on that date. Nearest public-use airport from FAA NASR (effective 6 August 2026). See the national Part 141 directory for every state.

Published pricing anchors behind the Florida range

The PPL, Cessna 172 and CFI bands above are aggregated from these schools' published pricing pages (verified April 2026). They are pricing evidence, not a recommendation; the FAA list above is the authority on who is certificated.

SchoolLocationPublished pricingSource
ATP Flight SchoolJacksonville, Daytona, Tampa, othersACPP fixed pricing $123,995 / $90,995 with PPLView
Epic Flight AcademyNew Smyrna BeachProgramme pricing published per stageView
Phoenix East AviationDaytona BeachProgramme pricing not always publicly listedView
L3Harris Commercial AviationSanfordProgramme pricing not publicly listedView
Sun State AviationLakelandPer-hour, see published ratesView
Take Flight AviationMultiple FL locationsPer-hour, see published ratesView
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical UniversityDaytona BeachCollegiate aviation tuition + feesView

Pricing is current to April 2026 from the published source. Verify with the school at the time of enrolment.

Florida-specific cost factors

  • No state income tax
  • Highest VFR-day count in the contiguous US, very few weather cancellations
  • Florida Bright Futures usable at degree-granting Part 141 collegiate programmes (Embry-Riddle)
  • Heavy international student presence keeps demand high; book aircraft early

Scholarships and grants

Major aviation scholarships available regardless of state include AOPA Flight Training Scholarships, EAA Flight Training Scholarships, Women in Aviation International, OBAP, NGPA, LeRoy Homer Foundation, and Tuskegee NEXT.

Florida-specific programmes:

VA-approved Part 141 schools in Florida

Veterans using the Post-9/11 GI Bill must enrol at a VA-approved Part 141 school for flight training to be covered. The current VA-approved school list is published at VA.gov. Some of the FAA-listed Part 141 schools above are VA-approved, but the FAA list does not record VA approval; verify each school individually at the VA site at the time of enrolment.

See the financing options page for the GI Bill PPL-coverage gap and the alternatives available to veterans.

Florida flight school cost: frequently asked questions

How many FAA-certificated Part 141 flight schools are in Florida?

The FAA's Part 141 pilot-school list (data updated 24 Aug 2026) carries 108 certificated locations in Florida under 90 air agency certificates, ranking the state #1 of 51 states and territories by location count. The largest clusters are Pembroke Pines (8), Jacksonville (7) and Miami (7). 76 of the 108 listed addresses are under a mile from a public-use airport. The full list is on this page; Part 61 instructors are not certificated and so do not appear.

How much does flight school cost in Florida?

A Private Pilot License (PPL) in Florida costs roughly $12,000 to $17,000 all-in, aggregated across named-school published pricing. That covers aircraft rental, instructor time, ground school, exams, and supplies through the FAA checkride. Full career-track training from zero to ATP minimums runs far higher, on the order of $110,000 via the traditional path or $123,995 via the ATP Flight School fixed-price programme.

What is the hourly Cessna 172 rental rate in Florida?

Cessna 172 wet rental (fuel included) in Florida runs about $180 to $220 per hour, varying by metro and school. Daytona / New Smyrna Beach sits around $180 to $220 per hour for a wet rate.

How much do flight instructors (CFIs) charge in Florida?

CFI instruction in Florida typically costs $60 to $85 per hour, whether an independent instructor or Part 141 staff. CFI time is billed on top of aircraft rental, not instead of it.

Does the Post-9/11 GI Bill cover flight training in Florida?

Yes, but only at VA-approved Part 141 schools, and coverage begins at the Instrument Rating rather than the PPL (it requires a current PPL and FAA medical in hand). For the 2026-2027 academic year (effective 1 August 2026), the Post-9/11 GI Bill pays the net cost of vocational Part 141 flight training up to $17,662 a year. Confirm a school's VA approval at VA.gov before enrolling.

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Primary sources

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  2. AV-Info Find a Facility: 14 CFR Part 141 Pilot Schools. Federal Aviation Administration, data updated 24 Aug 2026, captured 28 August 2026. https://www.faa.gov/av-info/facility-dashboard
  3. NASR 28-day subscription, airport data (APT_BASE), effective 6 August 2026. FAA Aeronautical Information Services, accessed August 2026. https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/flight_info/aeronav/aero_data/NASR_Subscription/
  4. Climate Normals (VFR-day data). NOAA, accessed April 2026. https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/products/land-based-station/us-climate-normals
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  6. Epic Flight Academy published pricing page (pricing anchor). New Smyrna Beach, accessed April 2026. https://epicflightacademy.com/
  7. Phoenix East Aviation published pricing page (pricing anchor). Daytona Beach, accessed April 2026. https://www.pea.com/
  8. L3Harris Commercial Aviation published pricing page (pricing anchor). Sanford, accessed April 2026. https://www.l3harriscommercialaviation.com/
  9. Sun State Aviation published pricing page (pricing anchor). Lakeland, accessed April 2026. https://www.sunstateaviation.com/
  10. Take Flight Aviation published pricing page (pricing anchor). Multiple FL locations, accessed April 2026. https://takeflightaviation.com/
  11. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University published pricing page (pricing anchor). Daytona Beach, accessed April 2026. https://erau.edu/
  12. Florida Bright Futures Scholarship. State / institution, accessed April 2026. https://www.floridastudentfinancialaidsg.org/SAPBFMAIN/SAPBFMAIN
  13. AOPA Flight Training Scholarships. State / institution, accessed April 2026. https://www.aopa.org/training-and-safety/students/scholarships

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