Flight School Questions

Perdido Key Flight School is based at Roscoe Field (82J), 9750 Aileron Ave, Pensacola, FL 32506. The school serves Pensacola, Perdido Key, Escambia County, and nearby Gulf Coast communities.

Call, text, email, or send an inquiry. If you are brand new, a discovery flight is usually the easiest first step because it lets you meet the instructor, see the aircraft, and get a feel for training.

Discovery flights, private pilot training, commercial pilot training, flight reviews, day, night, and IFR currency flights, and ground instruction are available from Roscoe Field.

Yes. The name reflects the local coastal area, while the aircraft and instruction are based at Roscoe Field in Pensacola.

A discovery flight is a brief 30-45 minute introductory flight for people who want to dip their toe into aviation before starting a full training plan.

The discovery flight is $140.

No. Discovery flights are designed for beginners, curious future students, and anyone wanting a low-pressure first step into aviation.

Yes. A discovery flight can be a good aviation gift, but scheduling still depends on weather, aircraft availability, and the student or passenger being comfortable with the plan.

The aircraft wet rate is $180/hr. Wet rate means fuel is included in the aircraft hourly price.

Flight and ground instruction are listed at $50/hr.

Total cost depends on flight hours needed, how consistently you train, weather, scheduling, personal preparation, and how quickly you reach proficiency.

Yes. Send an inquiry and we can talk through your goals, schedule, experience level, and a realistic training pace.

Yes. Ground instruction is available for written test prep, oral exam prep, flight review preparation, weather and airspace review, and general knowledge refreshers.

Yes. Flight reviews are available for pilots who need to meet review requirements or want a structured proficiency check with a CFI.

Currency flights help pilots regain or maintain recent experience, including day, night, and IFR currency.

Often, yes. Handling knowledge work before the flight can make aircraft time more focused and efficient.

There is no FAA minimum age to begin taking flight lessons. You must be at least 16 years old to solo an airplane, 17 to earn a private pilot certificate, and 18 to earn a commercial pilot certificate.

A medical certificate is part of many pilot training paths, but the timing depends on your goals and situation. If you have questions about medical eligibility, it is smart to discuss that early before investing heavily in flight time.

Consistent training usually helps. Flying at least weekly, when schedule and weather allow, tends to reduce relearning between lessons and keeps progress moving.

A private pilot certificate lets you fly for personal and recreational reasons within the privileges and limitations of the certificate. It does not allow you to be paid to fly.