Cost of Flight Training | Aileron Aviation

What does it cost to learn to fly?

This important question is affected by these things:

Whether you are training at a flight school or being trained by an independent flight instructor.
The quality of the training curriculum.
The experience of the flight instructors.
The price of the airplane, simulator, flight instructors and other school resources.

Cost Breakdown for Private Pilot Certificate

The cost for obtaining a private pilot certificate is mostly based on number of training hours. The FAA requires a minimum level of experience and requires specific training activities. However, most students take longer than the minimums. The following table outlines an estimated cost to earn a private pilot certificate at the FAA minimum level of experience and the typical level of experience.

What does it cost?

The least cost for a Private Pilot Certificate is $7,500 dollars, which includes aircraft, instructor and examination fees. The price is more typically $10,000 dollars. The cost is affected by the time a student has available for training, the type of ground training they choose and personal equipment choices, like headsets.