wHAT DOES IT COST TO GET A Pilots LICENSE?
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Private Pilot Requirements:
To be eligible for your Private Pilot certificate you must:
- Be at least 17 years of age.
- Be able to read, speak, write and understand the English language
- Pass an FAA medical exam.
- Demonstrate proficiency in flight experience. (Training you receive from a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)
- Pass a knowledge test. (Written, multiple choice computer test)
- Pass a practical test (Checkride, oral exam and flight test with an FAA examiner)
Minimum flight training requirements:
40 hours total flight experience, of which:
- 20 hours with your instructor
- 10 hours Solo
- 10 hours Practice with or without your instructor
Additional items:
- Ground instruction
- Books, plotters, charts, logbook and study materials
- Airplane headset. (Prices vary. Used units from $100 up to $2,000.)
Average Private Pilot Costs:
Average flight training costs:
70 hours total flight experience, of which:
- Approx 55 w/ instructor.
- Ground school class ($250-$400)
or
- Ground instruction with your instructor ( $@ Instructors hourly rate, $55-$75/HR)
Additional costs:
- FAA Medical Exam ($250-$350 Depends on Doctor's rates)
- FAA Written Test ($200-$300)
- FAA Examiner Fee ($1,000)
Average Private Pilot Cost Breakdown
- Aircraft Rental 70 HRS $7,700
- Instructor Flight Time 55HRS $3,575
- Ground Instruction Time (20 HRS) $1,100
- Books, Materials, Study Courses $500
- FAA Medical Exam $300
- FAA Written Test $250
- FAA Examiner Fee $1,000
- CFC Membership Fee $250
- CFC Monthly Membership Fee $25
- Approximate Cost $14,700
