PRICING

Flight School Costs

Below you will find a cost breakdown based on the minimum requirements set forth by the FAA. While there are some students who are able to fly the minimums and take their check-ride, it is more common to fly between 50 and 70 hours before being ready to complete your check ride.

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Breakdown

Private pilot cost

Minimum 40 hours aircraft rental

@$160/hour

$6,400

Average 70 hours aircraft rental

@$160/hour

$11,200

Minimum 20 hours dual flight instruction

@$50/hour

$1,000

Average 60 hours dual flight instruction

@$50/hour

$3,000

Average 40 hours ground instruction

@$50/hour

$2,000

Average Annual Aircraft Rental Insurance

w/ $100,000 Hull Coverage

$1,000

Average home study curriculum, online testing
programs, ground school books, supplies

$650

FAA Practical Check Ride

$600

Headset (Range $150- $1200)

$350

FAA Written

$175

FAA Medical Certificate

$150

Minimum Total

$12,325

National Average (70 hours) Total

$19,125

DISCLAIMER: This is a good faith ESTIMATE. Every student learns differently, consistency may vary, weather and
aircraft availability may vary, and therefore, quoted flight rental times, flight instruction times & ground instruction
times may vary. Thus, the above range is only an estimate and may vary further from above listed ranges. Quoted
rental and instruction prices are current as of February 2024 and are based on wet rate rental of N20464- $160/ hour.
Blue Skies Flight Training LLC reserves the right to adjust rental and/or instruction prices as fuel prices change,
aircraft upgrades are accomplished, and/or operating expenses change.