Private Pilot
With a Private Pilot Certificate in one hand and the key to an aircraft in the other, your destination choices are endless. There is no feeling of freedom quite like flying. Want to get started? It’s just a simple phone call away, we’ll do the rest.
FAA Part 61 Private Pilot Course ESTIMATED COST
| Flight Time | Cessna 152 | |
|---|---|---|
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Premier Member* |
Regular Rates* |
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| 40 Hours in Cessna 152 Aircraft | $3,960 | $4,400 |
| 20 Hours Flight Instruction | $1116 | $1,240 |
| 10 Hours Pre/Post Flight Instructor | $558 | $620 |
| 1.5 Hours FAA Check Flight C152 | $149 | $165 |
| Optional Equipment Protection | Included | $300 |
| Airman Knowledge & Practical Test Prep Material | ||
| Pilot Training Study Materials Kit | $269 | $299 |
| Aviation Charts / Publications | $27 | $30 |
| Ground School Tuition | $176 | $195 |
| Headset | $134 | $149 |
| FAA Exams | ||
| Aviation Medical & Student Pilot Certificate | $99 | $99 |
| Computer Airman Knowledge Test | $150 | $150 |
| FAA Practical Test | $450 | $450 |
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Discount Package Purchase ($7,000) |
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*Premier members placing a minimum of $5,000 on account you will receive a 5% additional credit. You can do more. Non-refundable contract required. You must be currently enrolled in a private pilot program with a current Premier Flight Plan membership to be eligible. |
-$350 | N/A |
| Subtotal | $6,738 | $8,097 |
| Premier Flight Plan Annual Membership Fee | $495 | — |
| Sales Tax (Aircraft, Supplies, Premier Fee) | $478 | $479 |
| Total Estimated Course Cost | $7,711 | $8,576 |
**Note:
The above prices reflect FAA minimum required hours of flight training. This is not a guarantee of completion or costs. Your actual costs may be higher due to individual skills, weather conditions, your flying frequency and/or additional special needs training.
Prices do not include occasional fuel surcharges during volatile fuel pricing.
All rentals include fuel and limited insurance.
Prices effective January 1, 2013 and are subject to change without notice.