The Sky Awaits: Schedule a flight
We design a program that’s affordable, safe & Fun
Our fleet of aircraft is specifically designed for all levels of experience and flight envelope capability. XL Aviation is your one-stop shop to improve your stick and rudder skills, fly formation, train in aerobatics, or complete your UART. We have the aircraft and the instructors, we just need you!
XL’s Newest Additions
Tom Cruise’s First Love
This Beautiful Pitts S2B just added to XL’s stable.
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Air Discount Rates
Includes fuel, does not include CFI charges
(typically $80 – $100 per hour)
(typically $80 – $100 per hour)
Programs
UART
Primary CourseTop Gun
Air Combat ManeuveringTraining
Aerobatic, Tail Wheel & Spin EndorsementMember Pilot
Take advantage of discounted block rates
with scheduled priority
with scheduled priority
All members get access to priority scheduling, discounted rates on time blocks and aircraft rentals, and early bird event offers.
What would it cost me to be a commercial pilot?
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| Aircraft Hours | CFI Hours | AC Total | CFI Total | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPL | 60 | 50 | $10,200.00 | $5,000.00 | $15,980.00 |
| Instrument | 55 | 35 | $9,350.00 | $3,500.00 | $13,565.00 |
| Commercial | 135 | 20 | $22,950.00 | $2,000.00 | $26,705.00 |
| CFI | 20 | 30 | $3,400.00 | $3,000.00 | $6,400.00 |
| CFII | 5 | 10 | $850.00 | $1,000.00 | $2,415.00 |
| Training Kits (4) | $1,300.00 | ||||
| Written Tests (5) | $1,050.00 | ||||
| DPE Check Rides (5) | $5,400.00 | ||||
| Onboarding / Subscriptions | $1,200.00 | ||||
| Subtotal | $74,015.00 | ||||
| 2.5% Inflation Buffer | $1,853.75 | ||||
| Total (Straight Rate Cost) | 275.00 | 145.00 | $46,750.00 | $14,500.00 | $75,868.75 |