PRIVATE PILOT
This course is the primary base of aviation careers. This will allow you to act as Pilot in Command of a single engine aircraft day or night in VFR conditions. You will be able to carry passengers in a private capacity, not for hire. We use an online based ground school that was built around the aircraft we use for your training. Here at Blue Arrow Aviation we have three aircraft options for you to choose from to obtain this rating. Below is the cost break down to achieve this rating based on (40) flight hours which is the minimal flight hours set by the FAA, the national average to complete this training is 58hrs. We have financing available from Pilot Finance, rates listed are cash paying rates.
(40) hours of flight time
See Table Below
(30) hours of flight & ground training with our instructor @ $60.00 per hour
$1,800.00
Training books and Sporty's software ground school
$350.00
FAA Aeronautical knowledge written exam
$173.00
FAA Designated Examiner flight and oral test fee
$750.00
Renter’s insurance estimate
$300.00
Estimated Rental cost if completed in Cessna 182 @ $185/hr @60hours (40 Minimum)
$11,100.00
Estimated Total Cost
$14,473
How much does it cost to get a Private Pilot Certificate?
When people ask “How much does it cost to get a pilots license”, what they're usually referring to is a the most common general aviation “license” called a Private Pilot Certificate.
Your total cost will depend on the amount of training you require in excess of the minimum fight hour requirement of 40 hours*. Here is a breakdown of the costs if you are able to finish in 40 hours:
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Medical Exam: $160
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Books and Supplies: $300 approximately
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Knowledge Test Fee: $160
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30 hours of "Dual" (instruction with the instructor): $5,850 ($135/hr for the aircraft rental plus $60/hr for the instructor)
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10 hours of "Solo" (flying by yourself): $1350 ($135/hr for aircraft rental)
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Ground instruction: 30 hours $1800 ($60/hr for the instructor)
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Rental for the Flight Test: $200
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Fee for the Practical Test: $500
TOTAL: $10,320
* Note that while it's possible to earn your certificate with the minimum 40 hours, many students do end up earning it in more than 40 hours, for a variety of reasons. on average it takes 60 hours (50 flying with an instructor. To discuss cost, please contact us.
You must be 17 years of age when you take the FAA Practical Test, although you are allowed to fly solo under supervision beginning at age 16, however you can start at anytime.