Affordable Rates

Cessna 172  -  $150/hr
Instructor $65/hr

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PrivateInstrumentCommercialCFI/CFII
Make your dream of flying a reality. Learn the basics of flight and operating a small aircraft.

Private Pilot License


Cost Breakdown Estimate
This cost breakdown is based on FAA minimums.
Costs will increase if extra flights, lessons or exam retakes are needed.
Costs are subject to change. This is just an estimate.
Price is based on training in the Cessna 172 at $150/hr. (20 hours X $150 = $3000)
Sales tax not included in estimate.
30 hours of flight with instructor
$6,450
10 hours solo
$1,500
20 hours pre/post
$1,300
$185
Books/Supplies
$250
Aviation Medical
$179
Written Exam
$175
Practical Exam Fee
$500
Aircraft rental for check ride (2 hours)
$300
Total for Private Pilot License
$11,248
Additional Costs
iPad (recommended if you plan on becoming a commercial pilot)
$400
ForeFlight app for iPad
$100/yr

Instrument Rating

Got your private license? The next step is to refine your skills by learning to fly with just your instruments.
‍Cost Breakdown Estimate
This cost breakdown is based on FAA minimums.
Costs will increase if extra flights, lessons or exam retakes are needed.
Costs are subject to change. This is just an estimate.
Price for instrument rating is based on flying the Cessna 172 at $150/hr.

You should have non-owner's insurance, a current aviation medical, and a headset. (If you did your private training with us you should already have these).
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15 hours with instructor
$3,225
20 hours aircraft rental*
$3,000
10 pre/post time
$650
Misc Books/Supplies
$100
Written Exam
$175
Practical Exam Fee
$600
Aircraft rental for check ride (2 hours)
$300
Total for Instrument Rating
$8,329
*50 hours cross country is required for instrument rating. If you already have this time, the additional 20 hours rental is not required.
Additional Costs
iPad (recommended if you plan on becoming a commercial pilot)
$400
ForeFlight app for iPad
$100/yr

Commercial License

This is where you build time so that you can make money doing what you love.
‍Cost Breakdown Estimate
This cost breakdown is based on FAA minimums.
Costs will increase if extra flights, lessons or exam retakes are needed.
Costs are subject to change. This is just an estimate.

Price for commercial license is based on doing a majority of your training in the Cessna 172. You will need to have 250 hours minimum of flight time. See FAR/AIM 61.129(a) for details.

10 hours in complex or TAA aircraft is a pre-requisite.

You must have non-owner's insurance, a current aviation medical, and a headset.
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10 hours complex aircraft or TAA 
NA
(must have prior to starting commercial program)
35 additional hours with instructor
$7,525
10 hours pre/post
$650
125 solo hours*
$18,750
Misc Books/Supplies
$100
Written Exam
$175
Practical Exam Fee
$600
Aircraft rental for check ride (2 hours)
$300
Total for Commercial License
$28,379
*The number of hours you need depends greatly on how many hours you have accumulated in your training. This cost can also be reduced in half by splitting time with other pilots.
Additional Costs
iPad (recommended)
$400
ForeFlight app for iPad
$100/yr

Certified Flight Instructor

Ready to get paid to fly? Become an instructor and share your love and knowledge of aviation with others.
‍Cost Breakdown Estimate
This cost breakdown is based on FAA minimums.
Costs will increase if extra flights, lessons or exam retakes are needed.
Costs are subject to change. This is just an estimate.

You must have non-owner's insurance, a current aviation medical, and a headset. You can only become an instructor if you have gotten your commercial certificate.
Sales tax not included in estimate.
Fuel surcharge not included in estimate.
9 hours dual flight instruction
$1,935
6 hours pre/post
$390
34 hours ground
$2,210
Misc Books/Supplies
$100
Written Exam
$175
Practical Exam Fee
$1,000
Aircraft rental for check ride (2 hours)
$280
Total for CFI
$6,090

Additional Costs
iPad (recommended)
$400
ForeFlight app for iPad
$100/yr

Certified Flight Instructor Instrument

Already an instructor? Get certified to teach instrument students.

‍Cost Breakdown Estimate
This cost breakdown is based on FAA minimums.
Costs will increase if extra flights, lessons or exam retakes are needed.
Costs are subject to change. This is just an estimate.

You must have non-owner's insurance, a current aviation medical, and a headset. You can only become an instructor if you have gotten your commercial certificate.

Call us for details! 505-860-1029