Airplane
We have multiple IFR certified Cessna 172 with WAAS GPS ADS-B and a Cessna 150. We offer training for private, commercial, instrument, CFI, and CFII ratings.
Instructional Rates
Flight instruction prices:
• C172 $220/hr wet with instructor, $170/hr solo. (Flight Credits available on request as well as financing through Meritize)
• C150 $185/hr wet with instructor, $135/hr solo. (Flight Credits available on request as well as financing through Meritize)
• Ground Instruction: $50/hr
Private Pilot Cost Breakdown:
FAA minimum requirements per FAR 61.109:
| C172 | C150 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Hours Dual | $6,600 | $5,550 | |
| 10 Hours Solo | $1,700 | $1,350 | |
| Required Supplies | $50 | $50 | |
| FAA Written | $175 | $175 | |
| Check Ride | $1,000 | $1,000 | |
| Total | $9,525 | $8,125 |
Instrument Rating Cost Breakdown:
Instrument Rating Cost Breakdown:FAA minimum requirements per FAR 61.65:
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40 hours total flight time @ $220/hour = $8,800
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20 hours ground @ $50/hour = $1,000
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Required Books & Supplies = $50
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FAA written exam = $175
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Check ride = $1000
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Total Cost for Instrument Certificate = $11,025
Commercial Pilot Cost Breakdown:
FAA minimum requirements per FAR 61.129:
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250 hours total flight time, 50 of which must be in an airplane.
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100 hours PIC, of which 50 hours must be in an airplane.
Numbers below are for a student with a Private Airplane rating and Instrument rating:
| C172 | C150 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 150 Hours Solo* | $25,500 | $20,250 | |
| 20 Hours Ground | $1,000 | $1,000 | |
| Required Supplies | $50 | $50 | |
| FAA Written | $175 | $150 | |
| Check Ride | $1,000 | $1,000 | |
| Total | $27,725 | $22,450 |
*Assumes student with Private and Instrument Rating
CFI/CFII Pilot Cost Breakdown:
FAA minimum requirements per FAR 61.183:
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Must hold commercial license with instrument rating.
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No minimum hour requirement. Just proficiency from opposite seat.
- FAA CFI and FOI Written $350
- Check Ride $1250
Discounts are available for pre-paid Flight Credits – NO REFUNDS for pre-paid Flight Credits – ask for details!