Rates and Cost

PRIVATE PILOT’S LICENSE COST BREAKDOWN

50 HOURS CH2T @ $110/HR (25 hours Dual and 25 hours Solo)	$5500
32 HOURS INSTRUCTION (25 hours Flight and 7 hours Ground.)	$800
GROUND SCHOOL/BOOKS	$280
FAA WRITTEN TEST	$90
SUPPLIES	$20
FLIGHT TEST	$300
TOTAL	$6990
Advanced instruction is also available at a rate of $30/HR
NOTE: These estimates are based on the national average. More or less time may be needed, and is determined on an individual basis. The FAA requires a minimum 40 hours of flight instruction in preparation for the Practical Flight Test. Not included in the estimate is the FAA Flight Physical, which averages between $60 to $90. A headset is required for better communication between the student, instructor and air traffic control. A headset is available on loan for the first few lessons. The type and cost of headsets can vary greatly and it should be discussed with an instructor prior to any purchase. Finally, due to the increased cost of insurance, a quarterly insurance supplement of $30 is charged at the beginning of each quarter. This helps keep the aircraft hourly rental cost down.