Fixed Wing Instruction

Discovery Flight

Starting your journey in aviation can be a daunting task, but we are here to help! It all starts with a discovery flight. The discovery flight is an introduction to aviation that exposes the new pilot to the basics of flight and the joy of flying. After meeting your flight instructor, you will spend a little time in our classroom learning about the aircraft you are about to fly. After that, it is time to get in the pilot’s seat and take off!

Choosing Your Path

Private Pilot

Obtaining a Private Pilot Certificate will allow you to legally rent aircraft, fly with friends and family, and share your passion of aviation with others. Your Private Pilot Certificate is the first step in becoming a Commercial Pilot.

Commercial Pilot

A Commercial Pilot Certificate enables you to pilot an aircraft for hire. Whether you end up choosing to fly for the airlines, transport cargo, conduct firefighting operations, or crop dust, you will need a Commercial Pilot Certificate.

Estimated Program Costs

Private Pilot Certificate

This pricing is approximate based on the FAA minimum requirements per FAR 61.109 for a Private Pilot Single Engine Certificate:

  • 30 hours dual, Cessna 172 @ $270/hr – $8100
  • 10 hour solo, Cessna 172 @ $195/hr – $1950
  • 20 hours ground instruction @ $75/hr – $1500
  • Written exam + books – $500
  • Examiner Fee + Checkride – $1000

Total – $13,050

Instrument Rating

This pricing is approximate based on the FAA minimum requirements per FAR 61.65 for an Instrument Rating:

  • 15 hours dual, Cessna 172 @ $270/hr – $4050
  • 25 hours (w/ safety pilot) Cessna 172 @ 195/hr – $4875
  • 20 hours ground instruction @ $75/hr – $1500
  • Examiner Fee + Checkride – $1000

Total – $11,425

Commercial Rating

This pricing is based on the FAA minimum requirements per FAR 61.65 and 61.129 for an Instrument & Commercial Ratings:

  • 80 hours dual Cessna 172 @ $275/hr – $21,600
  • 90 hours solo Cessna 172 @ $195/hr – $17,550
  • 15 hours dual, Cessna 172 @ $270/hr – $4050
  • 25 hours (w/ safety pilot) Cessna 172 @ 195/hr – $4875
  • 30 hours ground instruction @ $75/hr – $2250
  • Examiner Fee + Checkride – $1000

Total – $51,325

Certified Flight Instructor – CFI

This pricing is approximate based on the FAA minimum requirements per FAR 61.185 for a Certified Flight Instructor Certificate:

  • 10 hours dual, Cessna 172 @ $270/hr – $2700
  • 25 hours ground instruction @ $75/hr – $1875
  • Examiner Fee + Checkride – $1000

Total – $5575

Multi Engine Rating

  • Tecnam P2006T – $375/hr
  • Flight Instruction – $75/hr

Pricing is approximate, based on the FAA minimum requirements per FAR.