Country Air Flight Training
Prices & Info
CESSNA 150 (2 seats) ……………………………………………. $50/HOUR
(prepaid block price)
FLIGHT/GROUND INSTRUCTION ……………………………....... $40/HOUR
All prices are Cash Only prices and payable upon receipt of service.
HOW MUCH IS THE WHOLE DEAL GONNA COST?
FAA requires a minimum 40 hours of flight training.
National average to complete private pilot rating is 60 hours.
Typical lessons are 1-2 hours long and hourly prices are pro-rated per tenth of an hour.
For example:
+ 1.1 aircraft @ $65/hour
+ 1.2 instructor @ $40/hour
= $71.50 + $44.00
Total of $115.50
40 hours in Cessna ....................................................................................... $2000
40 hours Instruction ....................................................................................... $1600
Books & Supplies ............................................................................................ $120
Radio Headset ............................................................................................... $130 and up
Aviation Medical Exam* .......................................................................……... $80
Written Exam ................................................................................................ $80
Flight Exam (Checkride) ................................................................................ $300
Renters Insurance ......................................................................................... $480**
Minimum Total Cost ........................................................................................ $4790***
*Simple physical exam. Note that some conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, felony convictions, DUI/DWI and/or documented substance abuse may delay or cause a denial of an aviation medical certificate.
**Renters insurance must be purchased before flying Country Air Aircraft 'solo'. Rate is based on minimum coverage of$35,000 aircraft damage liability and is good for an entire year and with any rental airplane anywhere.
***Please note these costs are estimates and many factors could change the total. This should be considered an absolute minimum.
HOW LONG WILL THIS TAKE?
With calculations based on Two, 1-hour long lessons per week it will take 5 months to complete the curriculum. Two 2-hour long lessons per week drops that to 2.5 months!
So what are you waiting for? Let's get started!
Country Air Flight Training