My pricing is very simple. The reason my prices are lower than the competition is because I am an independent contractor. I don't have enormous overhead expenses or flight schools to pay.

Intro Flight

I offer an introductory flight for $59 which includes a half hour in a Cessna 152 where you can do as much or as little of the flying as you want. Find out if flying is for you, or give a discovery flight as a gift!

Instruction Rates

$40 per hour for air and ground time

Aircraft Rental Rates

Aircraft Per Hour (wet Hobbs)

Cessna 152 $75

Cherokee 140/160hp King IFR $88

Diamond Katana $85

Piper Arrow IV T-tail $125

Twin Commander 500B $240

Aircraft	Per Hour (wet Hobbs)
Cessna 152	$75
Cherokee 140/160hp King IFR	$88
Diamond Katana	$85
Piper Arrow IV T-tail	$125
Twin Commander 500B	$240

Total Cost: Private Pilot

The FAA requires at least 40 hours flight time to attain your private pilot license. The national average is over 60. There is also ground time, and pre- and post-flight discussions. Many schools will give you an estimate based on the minimum flying time. Although the estimate I list below is based on the national average, I have had many students complete their training in fewer hours, and some take longer. Flight instruction is an individual endeavor. This is an approximate breakdown of the costs to become a private pilot:

Item Cost

60 hours Cessna 152 (dual/solo) $4500.

40 hours Dual Instruction 1600.

Misc Pre- and Post-flight Instruction 225.

Books and Other Materials 250.

Ground School 250.

Written Test 70.

Practical Test (checkride) 350.

Total $7245.

Item	Cost
60 hours Cessna 152 (dual/solo)	$4500.
40 hours Dual Instruction	1600.
Misc Pre- and Post-flight Instruction	225.
Books and Other Materials	250.
Ground School	250.
Written Test	70.
Practical Test (checkride)	350.
Total	$7245.

Other Ratings

For questions regarding costs of other ratings, please give me a call!