WaterWings Seaplanes
Calera, Alabama · Shelby County Airport (KEET)
- Trial flights
48 miles away
Typically 79% of daylight hours flyable over the year
Sanders Flight Training Center - Tuscaloosa
Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States· Tuscaloosa Regional Airport(KTCL)
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Sanders Flight Training Center - Tuscaloosa at a glance
Sanders Flight Training Center - Tuscaloosa is a flight school at Tuscaloosa Regional Airport (KTCL) in Tuscaloosa, United States. It offers training for Private pilot licence (PPL), Commercial pilot licence (CPL), and Trial flights. Its fleet includes Flight simulator. Its published PPL package ($12,300) is about 9% below the typical price in the United States ($13,500). At Tuscaloosa Regional Airport, 81% of daylight hours have weather suitable for training flights. The best months are April, May, and September; February is the most difficult.
Courses and training
Trial flights
This school offers trial flights.
Prices
| Course or item | Price |
|---|---|
| Private Pilot Course course Includes: 40 hrs flight, 48 hrs ground, Cessna training system, knowledge test prep, logbook | $12,299 |
| Commercial Pilot Course course Includes: 35 hrs ground, 55 hrs dual, 65 hrs solo, 60 hrs pre/post ground, simulator | $29,099 |
Prices last checked September 2026. Always confirm the current price with the school.
Aircraft
Typical flying weather at Tuscaloosa Regional Airport
Share of daylight hours each month with weather suitable for training flights (cloud base at least 3,000 ft, visibility at least 5 statute miles / 8 km, wind no more than 20 knots, no thunderstorms, freezing conditions or snow).
From weather reports at TUSCALOOSA MUNI (1 miles from the airfield), 2016–2025.
Location
- Airfield
- Tuscaloosa Regional Airport(KTCL)
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