aproximatly how much money does it cost to get your pilots license?

Question

(costs for ground school and costs for getting the hours you need..ect.)

Answer 1

Eocandy, you are right and wrong, 40 minium is correct, however the national average according to the FAA is 55.

TO the OP: like alot in aviation....it depends. it depends on where in the country you are located, depends on how you learn, depends
on how often you train. (one lesson a month, it will take you over 100 total hours!)
Here is my approxamation on costs.

FAA medical/student pilot license ---- $80
Ground school materials ----------------- $250
FAA Written Test------------------------------ $90
Aircraft rental (40 hours min, C-172)---$4,080
(55 hours average) -------------------------- $5,610
Instructor (40 hours) ----------------------- $1,400
FAA Practical Test --------------------------- $300
Total Cost (Approx minimum) ---------- $6,180 - $8,060

Answer 2

A lot of people have thrown all kinds of facts and figures at you, so I'll try to make it simple and reasonably concise. You need to log 20 hours of dual instruction and 20 hours of solo flight (40 hours total) to qualify for a private pilot certificate. However, the average student requires about 35 hours of dual and 25 hours solo to be proficient enough to pass the flight test, so lets use those numbers as a basis for calculating cost. The price also depends on where you learn to fly and what type of plane you rent. Two seat aircraft cost less than 4 seat aircraft. If you were to learn in a two seat C-152, the price would be about $75 per hour. The flight instructor charges an additional $20 to $40 per hour for his / her time. Using $75 for the plane and $30 for the instructor, the cost works out to $4,500 for airplane rental and $1,050 for the instructor. In addition, you'll need to get a 3rd class medical certificate, some books and other supplies , plus you'll have to take a ground school course, a written test, and a flight test. If you're smart, you'll also purchase renters insurance in case you somehow damage the plane when flying solo. Alogether, these extra costs can run about $1,000 or so. All together, you are looking at spending about $6,000 to $6,500. If you fly a 4 seat airplane instead, it might cost another $2,000. If you fly once per week, it will take you about a year to finish. If you fly 5 days a week, it will take you about 2 months. I've taught people to fly in as little as 3 weeks. The more often you fly, the better the chance you'll get your license nearer the 40 hour minimum than the 60 hour national average. Good luck and have fun.

Answer 3

To get your private pilots license VFR fixed gear aircraft it will cost anywhere from a $1,500 crash course to $10,000 if your at some fancy flight school. If you just want your solo license then you will only be paying about $1,000. Mine cost around $2,000but I'm flying in an old 172 (4733D) but she flys like a cub. To get your IFR, RG(retractable gear), taildragger checkrides you will only need about 5-10 hours in those kind of planes to get your certificate. Once you get up into multi-engine and commercial it depends on where your flying and how much the hourly rate and instructor fee is. If you can find a cheap school it could cost you $5,000 anywhere to $15,000. These prices are just for flying and ground school. Getting you medical and the other necessary things will add anywhere from $100-500

Good luck getting your license, hope this helped

Answer 4

Depending on how much time you have to take lessons, you
should plan for $4000-$5000. Some community colleges and
even Vo-Techs offer a course in Private Pilot Ground School.
If that option is available to you, it would be much less expensive.
Any flight instructor is able to intruct you on the ground but at
$15-20 per clock hour you'd pay through the nose for it.
When you begin: plan your time to study 5-10 hours per week for
30-45 calendar days for best results. The idea is to begin and
end your training without a lengthy disruption. Not only will this
approach be less expensive but it will result in better learning the
material. Flight schools are a little more expensive, offer a solid
training syllabus and you will be allowed to test 10 hours early.
I attended a community college that offered an associates degree
in aeronautics resulting in a commercial certicate (license) with
advanced ratings. I highly recommend that approach. Except in
flight school, you need: 40 hours (20 with a F.I.) Depending on
your locale a plane would cost $40-80 per hour (engine-on hour.)
Intructor fees about $15-20 per hour. A big airport may charge a
landing fee. Books are sold at most FBO's but college book
stores probably have a better price (as unlikely as that sounds) a
Flight Standards District Office may be able to suggest a govern-
ment outlet. Good luck!

Answer 5

Private Pilots license, VFR(visual flight rules), single engine land rating. The most basic rating aside from sport pilot which will cost almost as much and not get you into anything but the slowest of airplanes.....minimum $5,000 at a good quality school and up.

Answer 6

Well it depends. iI want 2 get mine 2 when i get older. if you want to be a private pilot id might cost about $4000.00 to get. i am not really sure about commercial pilots. that's the license i want. if i find out ill post up!!! Remember people pay different prices because of there learning abilities. so if someone tells u how much they or somebody else payed it might not apply 2 u.

Answer 7

for Private Pilot's License about $8,000
for Commercial Pilot's License with multi engine endorsement and Instrument rating around $30,000

Answer 8

$10,000. The FAA minimum hours of flight for private is 40. The national average is 80.

Answer 9

A friend of mine who went to a highly rated flight school in California payed $10,000 for his lessons, flight time, and qualification. That price tag is going to change quite a bit based on where you live and how quickly you want to get your liscence.

Answer 10

It cost me about $7000. That includes the medical, FAA check ride--everything. I was very fast.