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Frequently Asked Questions:
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
The cost will depend on how frequently you fly, how much you study, and which aircraft you train in. Depending on these factors, the cost of a Private Pilot Certificate can range from $6000 to $12,000. It is not necessary to prepay the entire amount. Lessons and flights are billed after each flight, and payment is due when the lesson/flight is completed. We do give a 5% discount off airplane rental to those that want to prepay $1000.00. Pilot Finance, Inc. offers flight training financing with as little as $250.00 down and monthly payments starting at $73.00. We have applications available, or you can apply online at www.pilotfinance.com. Students that are enrolled in the Utah Valley University Global Aviation Degree Program may also qualify for Pell Grants, student loans, etc.
The FAA requires a minimum of 40 hours in the aircraft, 20 of that with an instructor, in addition to the ground studies. However, there are very few people that can master the art of flight in such a short time. Most people take longer, in fact the national average is somewhere closer to 70 hours. Our school's average is closer to 55 hours.
EXAMPLES
(Prices as of 10/15/2008)
| Example 1 (Cessna 152) |
| 50 hours in a Cessna 152 @ 89.99: |
$4499.50 |
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| 25 hours flight instruction @ $45.99: |
$1149.75 |
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| 10 hours ground instruction @ $45.99: |
$459.90 |
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| Sales Taxes @ 7%: |
$314.97 |
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| *plus Additional Costs/Supplies |
(approx) $1100.00 |
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| Total Cost |
$7524.12 |
| Example 2 (Cessna 172) |
| 50 hours in a Cessna 172 @ 119.99: |
$5999.50 |
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| 25 hours flight instruction @ $45.99: |
$1149.75 |
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| 10 hours ground instruction @ $45.99: |
$459.90 |
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| Sales Taxes @ 7%: |
$454.97 |
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| *plus Additional Costs/Supplies |
(approx) $1100.00 |
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| Total Cost |
$9164.12 |
| *Additional Costs: |
| Medical Certificate |
(approx.) $100.00 |
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| FAA Written Test |
$100.00 |
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| FAA Checkride |
(approx.) $300.00 |
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| Pilot Supplies (Private Pilot Kit, Sectional Charts) |
(avg. supply cost) $600.00 |
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| Personal Headset |
Between $100-$1000 |
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| Total Cost |
(approx) $1100.00 |
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