Private Pilot Certificate
Most individuals
interested in obtaining a Private Pilot Certificate ask how much it will cost
and how long it will take to become a pilot.
The total cost and time
it takes to obtain a Private Pilot's Certificate depends on solely on the
individual, depending on his/her personal schedule, budget, and learning
skills.
Flight schools will often
quote a prices based on FAA 141 minimum requirements, which is 35 hours total
time. We at Air West Flight Center, Inc. feel 45 hours is a realistic
number of hours for obtaining a Private Pilot Certificate based on how
frequently an individual flies. For example, if one flies three hours a
week, a Private Pilot Certificate may be obtained in 15 weeks. This will
keep costs considerably lower than those who may fly less frequently requiring
more time for review.
Based on 45 hours of
total time, one can expect to pay for a Private Pilot Certificate:
GROUND
SCHOOL KIT $205.00
Air West Flight Center,
Inc. uses Jeppesen Sanderson Audio/Visual Private
Pilot training course. The complete private pilot kit is available, which
includes the following:
|
Manual
Flight |
Exercise
Workbook |
|
Maneuvers
Manual |
Exam
Package |
|
Plotter
|
CSG
Computer |
|
Pilot
Logbook |
Practice
Charts |
|
Student
File Folder |
Syllabus
Package |
|
Flight
Case |
FAR AIM |
FLIGHT
TRAINING $3,610
|
Dual
Instruction 25 Hours @$40.00 |
$1000.00 |
|
Including
Pre/Post Flight Briefing |
|
|
Cessna
152 Aircraft Rental 45 Hours @$64.00 |
$2,880.00 |
|
*Option:
Cessna 172 Aircraft Rental 45 Hours @$90.00 |
$4230.00 |
INCIDENTALS
$400.00
|
FAA
Written Test |
$50.00 |
|
Third
Class Medical |
$90.00 |
|
FAA
Check Ride (Designated Examiner) |
$300.00 |
Approximate
Cost to obtain a
Private Pilot
Certificate
$4,530.95
Based on 45 hours flight
time