The Cost of Learning to Fly
FLIGHT TIME REQUIREMENTS
The following is a summary of the minimum flight time required by the FAA:
40 hours total flight time
20 hours Flight Instruction ( min. )
3 hours cross-country
3 hours night flight
3 hours instrument training
3 hours checkride preparation
10 hours SOLO ( minimum )
5 hours cross-country
APPROXIMATE COSTS
Figures shown are based on MINIMUM flight time. Prices are not guaranteed and are subject to change without notice.
40 hours AIRCRAFT RENTAL |
$3,800 |
20 hours FLIGHT INSTRUCTION |
$500 |
15 hours GROUND INSTRUCTION |
$225 |
FLIGHT PHYSICAL |
$100 |
HEADSET |
$150 |
HOME STUDY COURSE |
$130 |
KNOWLEDGE TEST FEE |
$150 |
FLIGHT EXAMINER'S FEE |
$250 |
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ESTIMATED TOTAL |
$5,305 |