Please note that due to the wide range of student aptitudes, the following rates are based on the FAA minimums and are to be used as a guide, not as an exact figure. We try our best to maximize students learning. Please contact us, or come in for an introductory orientation flight to experience the learning process and get an idea of how your training will progress.

Instructional Flight Rates

Dual Instruction VFR - Robinson R22	$230
Dual Instruction VFR - Robinson R44	$430
Solo Rental VFR - Robinson R44	$365
Solo Rental VFR - Robinson R22	$365
Dual Instruction IFR	$330
Dual Mountain Instruction*	$560

* due to the scheduling time necessary, and higher dependence on weather, mountain instruction rates are slightly higher

Instruction Rates

Flight Instruction per Hour	$65
Individual Ground Instruction per Hour	$55
Pre/Post Flight Briefing per Hour	$55

Other Costs

Books and Other Materials (approx)	$750
FAA Medical Exam	$75
FAA Written Exam	$90
Foreign Student Registration Fee	$150
FAA Examiner Checkride Fee	$500

Training Cost Estimate

Use the following as cost estimate of the programs available. Total costs vary depending upon individual aptitude.

Private Pilot Program

30 Hours Dual Instruction	$9,900
10 Hours Solo	$2,650
40 Hours Ground School	$2,200
10 Hours Pre/Post Flight	$550
Written Exam	$90
Checkride Examiner Fee	$500
Checkride Aircraft Rental per hour	$265
TOTAL	16,155

Commercial Pilot Program

These are in addition to the private pilot program costs above. A minimum of 150 Hours Required

20 Hours Dual Instruction	$6,600
10 Hours Solo	$2,650
10 Hours Dual Instrument Instruction	$3,200
70 Hours Flight Time	$18,550
20 Hours Ground Instruction	$1,100
Written Exam	$90
Checkride Examiner Fee	$500
Checkride Aircraft Rental per hour	$265
TOTAL	$32,955

Instrument Rating Program

Some hours in calculation will be included in the commercial program.

25 Hours Dual Instrument Instruction	$8,250
10 Hours 1/1 Instruction	$550
5 Hours Pre/Post Flight Briefing	$275
Written Test	$90
Examiners Fee	$500
Checkride Aircraft Rental	$265
TOTAL	$9,930

Flight Instructor Program

10 Hours Dual Flight Instruction	$3,R44
30 Hours 1/1 InstructionÂ	$1,650
5 Hours Pre/Post Flight Briefing	$275
2 Written Exams	$180
Examiners Fee	$500
TOTAL	$5,905