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GeorgiaCost figures last verified: April 2026

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

Atlanta hub growth. Strong post-CFI regional placement (Delta, Endeavor, GoJet, Republic).

PPL all-in$11,500 to $16,500Aggregated from named-school pricing
Cessna 172 wet rate$170 to $215/hrPer-hour wet rate band
CFI hourly$60 to $80/hrIndependent and Part 141 staff
VFR days / year270 to 300NOAA climate normals

Metro-tier breakdown

MetroCessna 172 wetCFI hourly
Atlanta metro$180 to $220/hr$65 to $90/hr
Savannah$170 to $215/hr$60 to $80/hr
Augusta / Columbus$165 to $210/hr$55 to $75/hr

Named flight schools (alphabetical)

SchoolLocationPartPricingSource
ATP Flight SchoolAtlanta-Peachtree, SavannahPart 141ACPP fixed pricing $123,995 / $90,995 with PPLView
Atlanta Flight SchoolFalcon Field, Peachtree CityPart 61 / 141Per-hour, see published ratesView
PEA Falcon AviationAtlanta regionPart 61Per-hour, see published ratesView
Middle Georgia State University School of AviationEastmanPart 141Collegiate aviation tuition + feesView

Schools listed alphabetically, never ranked. Pricing is current to April 2026 from the published source. Verify with the school at the time of enrolment.

Georgia-specific cost factors

  • Atlanta is the world's busiest airport (KATL); pilots train in realistic Class B environment
  • Delta, Endeavor, GoJet, Republic all hire actively from Atlanta-area CFIs
  • Lower cost of living than Northeast metros
  • GA101 / state-level scholarships at degree-granting Part 141 programmes

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.

Georgia-specific programmes:

VA-approved Part 141 schools in Georgia

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. Several of the named-Part-141 schools above are VA-approved; verify each 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.

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Primary sources

  1. Pilot License Cost. AOPA, accessed April 2026. https://www.aopa.org/training-and-safety/students/pilot-license-cost
  2. Approved Part 141 Pilot Schools. FAA, accessed April 2026. https://www.faa.gov/pilots/training/schools
  3. Climate Normals (VFR-day data). NOAA, accessed April 2026. https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/products/land-based-station/us-climate-normals
  4. ATP Flight School pricing page. Atlanta-Peachtree, Savannah, accessed April 2026. https://atpflightschool.com/airline-career-pilot-program/locations.html
  5. Atlanta Flight School pricing page. Falcon Field, Peachtree City, accessed April 2026. https://www.atlantaflight.com/
  6. PEA Falcon Aviation pricing page. Atlanta region, accessed April 2026. https://www.peafalcon.com/
  7. Middle Georgia State University School of Aviation pricing page. Eastman, accessed April 2026. https://www.mga.edu/aviation/
  8. HOPE Scholarship (Georgia). State / institution, accessed April 2026. https://gsfc.georgia.gov/scholarships/hope-scholarship
  9. Middle Georgia State scholarships. State / institution, accessed April 2026. https://www.mga.edu/financial-aid/scholarships.php