Giving Wings to your Dreams since 1955
Giving Wings to your Dreams since 1955

Basic Guidance and Price Estimates

 

The average flight training time to achieve a Private Pilot Certificate is 50-57 hours with approximately 20 hours of solo flight time.

 

In addition to the flight time you will have approximately 20 hours of ground instruction and additional personal study time.

Item (all prices estimated, but typical) Cost
Avaition Medical Exam (3rd Class) $175
53 Hours of Aircraft Rental @ $155/hour $8,215
25 hours of Instructor Time @ $55/hour $1,375
20 hours Ground School $500
Study Guides and Materials $200
FAA Written Exam $165
FAA Designated Pilot Examiner's Fee

$450

 

Total (estimated) cost of Private Pilot Certificate (as of Feb 2020)

 

 

$11,080.00

 

Please understand, the above estimate is not a fixed cost. The total cost depends upon your determination to learn and demonstrate the safe skills of a proficient pilot.

 

Your logbook will only be signed when consistent piloting technique, knowledge of aircraft systems and a good working knowledge and adherence to aviation rules are demonstrated.

Curtis Eads Flight School
1200 Gene Bolton Dr.

Hangar #6

Suffolk Executive Airport (KSFQ)

Suffolk, VA 23434

Phone: (757) 465-1692

 

Email: info@curtiseads.com

Business Hours

24 Hours.

Our office number is a cell. We respond to text messaging as well during reasonable hours

 

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