Airplane
We have an IFR certified Cessna 172K with WAAS GPS ADS-B and a Cessna 150. We offer training for private, commercial, instrument, and flight instructor ratings.
Instructional Rates
Flight instruction prices:
• C172 $195/hr wet with instructor, $145/hr solo. (Flight Credits available on request)
• C150 $175/hr wet with instructor, $125/hr solo. (Flight Credits available on request)
• Ground Instruction: $50/hr
Private Pilot Cost Breakdown:
FAA minimum requirements per FAR 61.109:
| C150 | C172 | |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Hours Dual | $4,650 | $5,400 |
| 10 Hours Solo | $1,100 | $1,350 |
| Required Supplies | $50 | $50 |
| FAA Written | $175 | $175 |
| Check Ride | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Total | $6,975 | $7,975 |
Instrument Rating Cost Breakdown:
FAA minimum requirements per FAR 61.65:
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40 hours total flight time @ $195/hour = $7,800
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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 = $150
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Check ride (3 hr + examiner fee) = $1000
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Total Cost for Instrument Certificate = $10,000
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:
| C150 | C172 | |
|---|---|---|
| 150 Hours Solo* | $15,000 | $21,750 |
| 20 Hours Ground | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Required Supplies | $50 | $50 |
| FAA Written | $150 | $150 |
| Check Ride | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Total | $17,200 | $23,950 |
*Assumes student with Private and Instrument Rating
Discounts are available for pre-paid Flight Credits – NO REFUNDS for pre-paid Flight Credits – ask for details!
*Due to fluctuating fuel costs, effective March 2022, airplane flights will have a variable fuel surcharge.