Estimated Costs
Minimum Estimated Course Costs
These prices are based on purchasing 20 hours block time
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. Most students will require more than the minimum 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 are:
The Cessna 150 @ 125.00 per hour
The Cessna 172 @ 150.00 per hour
The Piper PA-28-151 @ 165.00 per hour.
The instructor rate is based on instructors @ 60.00 per hour.
Minimum Cost​
All Costs Calculated at Block Time Rates
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
Mandatory Aircraft Insurance of 80,000.00 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 $12,600.00
Accelerated courses ranging from $11,000.00 to $15,600.00
These are just estimates and the cost will vary depending on the student and how often they can set aside for lessons.