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Many prospective pilots want to know how much it will cost to get to solo and also achieve their private
pilot rating. Exact figures cannot be provided as they are based on the number of flights and the amount of time it
takes to achieve the required proficiencies. We are providing some flight and subsequent cost ranges for reference.
Remember, these are only estimates. Your experience and ability to master new skills will influence these costs.
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The following cost estimates include initial membership purchase, annual dues, flight costs, instructor fees and
miscellaneous books.
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New member with no previous experience
Cost estimates (including Membership Purchase):
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Membership Purchase (if paid in full year 1): $900
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Annual Dues: $600
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Flight costs to solo: $920-$1,840
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Instruction fees to solo: $200-$400
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Books\Logs\Charts: $58
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Total: $2,678- $3,798
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New member with existing airplane rating
Cost estimates (including Membership Purchase):
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Membership Purchase (if paid in full year 1): $900
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Annual Dues: $600
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Flight costs to rating: $736-$2116
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Instruction fees to rating: $160-$460
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Books\Logs\Charts: $58
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Total: $2,454- $4,134
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Cost estimates (post Membership Purchase):
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Annual Dues: $600
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Flight costs to rating: $598-$2,116
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Instruction fees to rating: $130-$460
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Total: $1,328- $3,176
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Cost estimates (post Membership Purchase):
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Annual Dues: $600
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Flight costs (20-40 flights): $920-$1840
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Total: $1,520- $2,440
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Student with No Previous Flight Experience or Ratings (includes flying and instructional costs)
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Training Phase
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Minimum Flights (per CFRs)
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Estimated Average Flights
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Estimated Maximum Flights
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Pre-solo
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20 ($1,120)
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25 ($1,400)
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40 ($2,240)
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*Solo
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10 ($460)
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20 ($920)
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40 ($1,840)
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PTS (check ride)
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3 ($138)
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3 ($138)
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6 ($276)
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Total
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33 ($1,718)
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48 ($2,458)
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86 ($4,356)
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Student seeking add-on rating (current airplane rating) (includes flying and instructional costs)
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Training Phase
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Minimum Flights (per CFRs)
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Estimated Average Flights
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Estimated Maximum Flights
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Pre-solo
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3 ($168)
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15 ($840)
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20 ($1120)
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*Solo
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10 ($460)
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15 ($690)
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20 ($920
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PTS (check ride)
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3 ($138)
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3 ($138)
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6 ($276)
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Total
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16 ($766)
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33 ($1,668)
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46 ($2,316)
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An average flight includes:
- A tow to 3,000' above ground level (AGL) = $40
- Aircraft rental for 30 minutes = $6
- Instructor fee per flight = $10
- Total average cost per flight with instructor = $56
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