General Information

Total cost of a Private Pilot certificate consists of aircraft rental, the instructor's flight time, ground instruction, study materials, a medical certificate, and test fees.

The standard rate for the Wells Cessna 172 SP is currently $142.00 per Hour. The instructor's rate is $70.00 per Hour for dual time (in the air), and $60.00 per Hour for ground instruction.

Minimum Private Certificate Costs

The above costs are minimum required to complete a Private Pilot Certificate. The national average flight experience required for the exam is 55 hours of flight time. The estimated average cost for the certificate is usually between $9,500.00 and $9,970.00.