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Private Pilot Program

Private Pilot Airplane

Curriculum

The Private Pilot Certification Training Course follows the curriculum outline in FAR Part 141, Subpart C, Appendix B, and consists of a minimum of 35 hours of flight training in a Diamond 20, Piper 140, or Cessna 172 (The hourly rental rates for these aircraft range from $85-$110). These hours are the FAA mandated minimums. Most customers will require somewhat more time than these minimums.

Private Pilot Course Fees

Item Description Hourly Rate Item Cost
Books/Materials   $300
20 Hours of Dual Flight Instruction $45 $900
20 Hours of Ground Instruction/Pre & Post Briefings $40 $800
35 Hours of Aircraft Rental in DA20, PA140 or C172 $85 - $110 $2,975 - $3,850
Private Pilot Total $4,975 - $5,850

Enrollment Requirements

  • Minimum age is 16 years old.
  • Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
  • Must pass a third-class medical examination.

Instrument Rating

Airplane Instrument Panel

Curriculum

The Instrument Add-on Rating Training Course follows the curriculum outline in FAR Part 141, Subpart C, Appendix C, and consists of a minimum of 35 hours of flight training. These hours are the FAA mandated minimums. Most customers will require somewhat more time than these minimums.

Instrument Rating Course Fees

Item Description Hourly Rate Item Cost
25 Hours of Dual Flight Instruction/Aircraft Rental (Note 1) $173 $4,325
10 Hours of Simulator Instruction $50 $500
1 Month Unlimited Simulator Usage   $500
30 Hours of Ground Instruction/Pre & Post Briefings $50 $1,500
Books & Materials   $300
Instrument Rating Total (Note 2) $7,125

Note 1: Aircraft rental fees will vary slightly depending on the type of aircraft you prefer to train in.

Note 2: Listed fees do not include the 50 hours of FAA required cross country time that is needed to apply for the Instrument Practical Test - required only if completing program under part 61 rules.

Enrollment Requirements

  • Minimum age is 17 years old.
  • Must hold a Private Pilot Certificate
  • Must hold a third-class medical certificate.

Commercial Certificate

Airplane Instrument Panel

Curriculum

The Commercial Certificate Program follows the curriculum outline in FAR Part 141, Subpart C, Appendix D, and may consists of up to 120 hours of flight training. The cost of this program may be greatly reduced if the applicant already has the cross-country, night, and total time requirement for the certificate. The actual program will be tailored to the needs and experience level of the applicant.

Commercial Certificate Course Fees

Item Description Hourly Rate Item Cost
40 Hours of Dual Flight Instruction/Aircraft Rental $173 $4,325
15 Hours of Dual Instruction in a C172RG $205 $3,075
65 Hours of Solo Flight $95 $6,175
46 Hours of Ground Instruction/Pre & Post Briefings $50 $2,300
Books & Materials   $300
Commercial Certificate Total $16,175

Note: Estimate is based on the full 85-hour program.

Enrollment Requirements

  • Minimum age is 18 years old.
  • Must hold a Private Pilot Certificate with an Instrument rating
  • Must hold a third-class medical certificate.

Multi-Engine Certificate

Multi-Engine Airplane

Curriculum

The Multi-Engine Rating Course follows the curriculum outline in FAR Part 141, Subpart C, Appendix I, and consists of a minimum of 15 hours of flight training. The Piper Geronimo or Beech Duchess is used in this training program.
 

Multi-Engine Course Fees

Item Description Hourly Rate Item Cost
15 Hours of Dual Flight Instruction $290 $4,350
15 Hours of Ground Instruction/Pre & Post Briefings $60 $900
Books & Materials   $100
Multi-Engine Total $5,350

Enrollment Requirements

  • Minimum age is 17 years old.
  • Must hold a Private Pilot Certificate
  • Must hold a third-class medical certificate.

Flight Instructor Certificate

Curriculum

The Flight Instructor Certification course follows the curriculum outline in FAR Part 141, Subpart C, Appendix F, and consists of a minimum of 25 hours of flight training.

Flight Instructor Certification Course Fees

Item Description Hourly Rate Item Cost
23 Hours of Dual Flight Instruction C172 $172 $3,956
2 Hours Dual Instruction in a C172RG $205 $410
40 Hours of Ground Instruction/Pre & Post Briefings $50 $2,000
Books & Materials   $200
Flight Instructor Certificate Total $6,566

Enrollment Requirements

  • Minimum age is 18 years old.
  • Must hold a Commercial Pilot Certificate.
  • Must hold a third-class medical certificate.

Instrument Flight Instructor Rating

Curriculum

The Instrument Flight Instructor Rating course follows the curriculum outline in FAR Part 141, Subpart C, Appendix G, and consists of a minimum of 23 hours of flight training in an aircraft.

Instrument Flight Instructor Certification Course Fees

Item Description Hourly Rate Item Cost
23 Hours of Dual Flight Instruction C172 $172 $3,956
20 Hours of Ground Instruction/Pre & Post Briefings $50 $1,000
Books & Materials   $200
Instrument Flight Instructor Total $5,156

Enrollment Requirements

  • Minimum age is 18 years old.
  • Must hold a Commercial Pilot Certificate and Flight Instructor Certificate.
  • Commercial Pilot Certificate must also include an instrument rating.
  • Must hold a third-class medical certificate.

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