Student Pilot Financing
Financing Programs
HOW TO APPLY: Tampa Bay Aviation currently works with Pilot Finance to assist students with the financial aspect of flight training. Request an application from our office staff or call our offices with any questions. More information can also be found at www.pilotfinance.com.
TRAINING SCHEDULES: The current providers we use have programs designed for flight students on a part-time training schedule, one to five flight lessons per week. Please note that the example below is based off the maximum APR of 18%. If you qualify for a Preferred Interest Rate, your payments may be considerable lower.
HOW MUCH CAN I FINANCE: The maximum amount financed is limited by the applicant’s income, debts, and credit record. The amount financed in these examples is the Total Program Cost less the standard Cash Down Payment of $250.
EXAMPLES: The table below shows an example of possible finance programs. The maximum repayment term (number of payments) is determined by the number of lessons per week in the student’s training schedule.
Aircraft Rental Rates
| Aircraft | Rate |
| Cessna 172I - N702G | $98/hour |
| Cessna 172M - N5201R | $135/hour |
| Cessna 172M - N1476U | $125/hour |
| Cessna 172M - N8922V | $130/hour |
| Cessna 172R - N2382R | $145/hour |
| Cessna 172S G1000- N878SA | $180/hour |
| Cessna 172S G1000 - N1200V | $175/hour |
| Piper Archer - N3003Q | $130/hour |
| Piper Arrow - N1881H | $175/hour |
| Cirrus SR22 - N1819S | $450/hour |
| Cirrus SR22-N877CP | $310/hour |
| Diamond DA-42NG - N417TS | $425/hour |
| Robinson R22 Beta I & Beta II | $270/hour |
| Robinson R44 Raven I | $500/hour |
| Robinson R44 Raven II | $525/hour |
| Helicopter Simulator | $100/hour |
| Touch Trainer Simulator | |
| Cessna/Piper | $85/hour |
| Cirrus/Diamond | $125/hour |
| Instructor Rate | $55-$75/hour |
Block Rates
| Airplane | Regular Rate | Silver $3,000 Down | Gold $5,000 Down | Platinum $10,000 |
| N3003Q | $130 | $1257($3 off) | $124 ($6 off) | $120 ($10 off) |
| N2382R | $145 | $141 ($4 off) | $137 ($8 off) | $132 ($13 off) |
| N877CP | $310 | $305 ($5 off) | $300 ($10 off) | $295 ($15 off) |
| R22 Training Commercial Rate | $270 $320 | $265 ($5 off) $315 | $260 ($10 off) $310 | $255 ($15 off) $305 |
| R44 N31UP | $500 | $490 ($10 off) | $480 ($20 off) | $470 ($30 off) |
| R44 N508HS | $525 | $515 ($10 off) | $505 ($20 off) | $495 ($30 off) |
| R44 Commercial | $600 | $590 ($10 off) | $580 ($20 off) | $570 ($30 off) |
* BLOCK TIMES ARE AVAILABLE IN CASH OR CHECK ONLY
*All Block Payment Sales are Final and Non-Refundable.
What Our Students Are Saying
Don’t just take it from us, let our students do the talking!
Tampa Bay Aviation, located at Clearwater Airpark, boasts an amazing fleet of fixed wing and rotor craft aircraft,that are always kept in excellent condition, ready to fly at a moments notice. This flight school has the best team of CFIs I have ever trained with. Taking into account the excellent rentals rates for amazing quality aircraft, with highly experienced CFIs and staff, it is truly safe to say the TBA is one of the top Flight Schools in the nation!”Frequently Asked Questions
Am I eligible to get a pilots license?
- Be at least 17 years old.
- Be able to read, speak, write and understand the English language.
- Pass a required knowledge test.
- Pass a required oral and practical flight test administered by a FAA designated examiner.
- Hold either a student or sport pilot certificate.
- Get a Third Class Medical Certificate.
How much time will it take?
IN THE AIR - The FAA requires a minimum of 40 Hours Total Flight Time with 20 Hours Flight Instruction. However, many students require more time. There's no rush and we won't push you to complete your training until you're ready. Our students average around 50 total hours of training.
ON THE GROUND - 35 Hours Ground Instruction
Questions About Flight Training?
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