Skyline Aviation Academy
Fort Lauderdale, FLFXE · Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport4.8 (214 reviews)
Overview
Skyline Aviation Academy runs one of the busiest training operations in South Florida, with year-round VFR weather, a modern glass-cockpit fleet, and an airline cadet pathway that places graduates into regional first officer seats.
Training
Both
Fleet
26 aircraft
Hourly rate
$175–$215 / hr wet
Financing
Available
Training programs
Private Pilot Certificate
55–65 hrs · 4–6 months
$12,400
estimated total
Instrument Rating
40 hrs · 3 months
$9,800
estimated total
Commercial Pilot
120 hrs · 5 months
$27,500
estimated total
Airline Career Track
0–1500 hrs · 14–18 months
$89,500
estimated total
Fleet showcase
C172
Trainer in active rotation
PA-28
Trainer in active rotation
DA40
Trainer in active rotation
Multi-engine PA-44
Trainer in active rotation
Instructors
Marisol Vega
Chief Flight Instructor
6,200 hrs logged
Dan Whitfield
CFII / MEI
3,400 hrs logged
Priya Anand
CFI
1,150 hrs logged
Pricing estimates
| Program | Hours | Estimate |
|---|---|---|
| Private Pilot Certificate | 55–65 hrs | $12,400 |
| Instrument Rating | 40 hrs | $9,800 |
| Commercial Pilot | 120 hrs | $27,500 |
| Airline Career Track | 0–1500 hrs | $89,500 |
Estimates are provided by the school and exclude checkride, medical, and supply costs.
Facilities
- Redbird FMX full-motion simulator
- On-site maintenance hangar
- Student housing 5 min from field
- Dedicated briefing rooms
Student Reviews
Student reviewsJordan M.
5.0
Scheduling was consistently available and my instructor kept me on a tight syllabus. Checkride-ready in five months.
Mar 2026
Alina R.
4.0
Great fleet and maintenance. Busy airspace takes getting used to, but the radio work made me a sharper pilot.
Jan 2026
Frequently asked questions
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Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
(954) 555-0142
skylineaviation.example.com
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