Average Costs to be expected for a Private Pilots License.
These prices are based on our present cost for aircraft rentals and instructor charges. They also only represent the minimum (40) hours required by the FAA. Depending on you the frequency of your lessons and how well you are able to retain the information you are taught you cost may very considerably. Most students will require more than the minimum hours to feel confident and prepared enough for their FAA check ride.
The prices are based on the most popular aircraft which is are the Cessna 150 @ 125.00 per hour, the Cessna 172 @ 155.00 per hour, and the Piper PA-28-151 @ 165.00 per hour. The instructor rate is based on instructors @ 60.00 per hour.
Minimum Cost
Cessna 150L @ 125.00 X 40 hours $5000.00
Cessna 172C @ 155.00 X 40 hours $6200.00
Piper PA-28-151 @ 165.00 X 40 $6600.00
Instructor cost for 40 hours X 60.00 per hour $2400.00
Manditory Aircraft Insurance of 30,000.00 Minimum Hull $500.00
Equipment Cost $300.00 (Books and Headset)
Written Test and Oral and Practical $800.00
Total Cost Range for Private Pilots License
$9000.00 to $10,600.00
These are just estimates and the cost can vary depending on the student and how often they can set aside for lessons.
These prices are based on our present cost for aircraft rentals and instructor charges. They also only represent the minimum (40) hours required by the FAA. Depending on you the frequency of your lessons and how well you are able to retain the information you are taught you cost may very considerably. Most students will require more than the minimum hours to feel confident and prepared enough for their FAA check ride.
The prices are based on the most popular aircraft which is are the Cessna 150 @ 125.00 per hour, the Cessna 172 @ 155.00 per hour, and the Piper PA-28-151 @ 165.00 per hour. The instructor rate is based on instructors @ 60.00 per hour.
Minimum Cost
Cessna 150L @ 125.00 X 40 hours $5000.00
Cessna 172C @ 155.00 X 40 hours $6200.00
Piper PA-28-151 @ 165.00 X 40 $6600.00
Instructor cost for 40 hours X 60.00 per hour $2400.00
Manditory Aircraft Insurance of 30,000.00 Minimum Hull $500.00
Equipment Cost $300.00 (Books and Headset)
Written Test and Oral and Practical $800.00
Total Cost Range for Private Pilots License
$9000.00 to $10,600.00
These are just estimates and the cost can vary depending on the student and how often they can set aside for lessons.