Pricing

Aircraft Rental: $175 / hour
Instructor (Flight): $80 / hour
Instructor (Ground): $50 / hour

Other Costs:

• Renters Insurance: $200–$400/year
• Home Ground School Course: $60–$300
• FAA Knowledge Test: $175
• Checkride Fee (DPE): About $750
• Aviation Headset: $350 (optional if renting)
• Books & Charts: Free online or about $100 for paperbacks

Total Estimated Cost: $11,000–$17,000
Based on 55–75 flight hours, study tools, and checkride.

Aircraft Rental: $175 / hour
Instructor (Flight): $100 / hour
Instructor (Ground): $70 / hour

Flight Hour Requirements:
FAA requires 250 total hours, but assuming you already have about 80 hours from your private and other training, you’ll need 170 more hours.

Additional Costs:

• FAA Knowledge Test: $175
• Checkride Fee (DPE):About $850
• Complex/High-Performance Aircraft Checkout: Varies (Optional)
• Books & Charts: $50–$100 if not already owned
• Possible aircraft rental insurance: $200–$400/year

Total Estimated Cost: $25,000–$40,000
Depends on previous experience, time-building efficiency, and aircraft types used.

Aircraft Rental: $175 / hour
Instructor (Flight): $100 / hour
Instructor (Ground): $70 / hour

Typical Flight Review (per FAA):

• 1 hour ground + 1 hour flight

Total Cost Estimate:

• Aircraft (1 hr): $175
• Instructor: $100 (flight) + $70 (ground) = $110
• Total: $345

Optional Add-Ons:

• Additional training beyond minimums: $175/hr (aircraft) + $100/hr (instruction)
• Paper logbook, charts, or proficiency tracking tools

Great option to regain currency, prep for insurance requirements, or sharpen skills.

*”Total” prices subject to change due to weather, scheduling, learner progress, or external factors