PRIVATE PILOT FLIGHT TRAINING

Flight training cost for the Private Pilot Certificate:
Although the FAA legally required minimums would put your completion budget from about $7000 to $9000, real world requirements and completion times are higher (most flight schools try to hide this fact).


Estimating completion times and budgets that are impossible to reach does not help, we are sure you will agree.

  • The cost for the Private Pilot certificate is affected by a lot of factors:
    - the airplane you choose (from $130/hr to $160/hr)
    - how many instruction hours you require. We charge $58-69/hr for ground/flight instruction.
    - how well you study and how talented you are (and therefore how many instruction hours you require)
    - we use flight simulators extensively to reduce your flight training cost overall.

    The time frame is a factor as well (90 to 120 days being more effective and thus more efficient financially)
    Given all that, program cost can vary from $13,000 to $15,000, for some as much a $17,000.
    Please keep in mind your progress and completion time (and therefore your training cost) much depends on your talent, enthusiasm and your study habits.
    Important: Flight instruction is paid as you go, there is no need for and we do not accept advance payments.
    Your first flight lesson (also as gift certificate) $199 - BUY IT IN OUR SHOP

    A two hour flight lesson (also as gift certificate) $398 - BUY IT IN OUR SHOP

    • Private Pilot Additional Information:
    (click through each area)
  • Medical Exam:
    just a basic medical exam (approx. $75) "Class 3" is needed.
    The FAA publishes a list of approved aviation medical examiners.
    You won't need this certification right away but it is wise to get this done early in the training.
  • Knowledge Test:
    The FAA computer multiple choice testing fee currently is $150, paid directly to the test center.
    You will prepare for this exam using our book package and the online ground school.
  • Final Flight Test:
    Never too early to find out that the actual final FAA flight test fee is currently $800.
    Paid directly to your friendly FAA examiner.
    Your flight instructor will prepare you for this exam which consists of a ground (oral) and flight portion.
  • Books and equipment:
    Our book package is $229 including online ground school and online test prep software. Misc. equipment, manuals and charts about another $150.
    We recommend getting this kit right away and start preparing for your lessons.
  • TSA authorization:
    In case you are not a US citizen, the US government agency TSA requires additional processing. Please let us know if this applies and we can help you with this.
  • Starting flight training:
    You can start your training with us anytime. Flight training is paid as you go, there is no need for advance payments.
    Once you have established a set schedule we will help you make a plan to complete the training efficiently.
  • Training times:
    Any time during daylight hours, any day, weekends, holidays.
    We are very flexible and you can arrange a schedule to suit your requirements.
    If you consider accelerating your training schedule to several times per week or even every day, you need to accelerate your study effort accordingly.


  • Visit our YouTube channel to see a video summary about how to get started.
  • To start, schedule a one hour introductory flight with us:

    • Your first flight lesson (also as gift certificate) $199 - BUY IT IN OUR SHOP

    A two hour flight lesson (also as gift certificate) $398 - BUY IT IN OUR SHOP

    Contact us at (818) 731 7064 for reservations.

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