Flight times vary between students, which vary costs. We do our best to give you an accurate idea of your flight training expenditures.
At NV Flight, we aren’t about teaching you the bare minimum. Our focus is teaching safety and proficiency through experiences. Therefore, students and pilots should expect to be experienced above FAA minimums when sent to their checkride.
All of our quotes are estimates based off of rough calculations. The needs of every student are different. That is why the ~ symbol is placed in front of estimates, to represent estimated costs.
Private Pilot
Cost Estimate: ~ appx. $18,000
Estimated Flight Time: 60 Hours
Flight Hours Dual: ~ $11,925 (45 hours)
Flight Time Solo: ~ $2,700 (15 Hours)
Ground Time – ~ $2,550 (30 Hours)
Online Ground $299 – https://groundschool.com
Checkride – Approximately $600 *Will vary with DPE selection*
FAA Written Test – $150
Instrument Pilot
Total Cost Estimate: appx. $15,000
Estimated Flight Time : 60 Hours
Flight Simulator – 20 hrs block time w/CFI – $3,500
Cherokee 180 40 hrs Dual – $10,600 (PA28 180)
CFI Ground Training (40 hrs) – $3,400
Ground School $299 – https://www.sportys.com/sporty-s-instrument-rating-course-online-app-and-tv.html
Checkride – Approximately $600 *Will vary with DPE selection*
FAA Written Test $150
Commercial Pilot
Total Cost Estimate: ~ $10,640
Estimated Flight Time: 35 hours
*Applicant must have at least 215 total flight hours and 10 hours complex or TAA to qualify for this quote*
Flight Time Dual PA28: $9,275
Ground Time: $850 (10 Hours)
Ground School $299: https://www.sportys.com/commercial-pilot-prep-course.html
Check Ride: ~ $600 *Varies with DPE selection*
FAA Written Test – $150
Flight Instructor Rating:
Total Cost: ~ $10,200
Flight Time Estimate: 30 Hours
Dual Flight PA28: $5,200
Solo Flight PA28: $1,800
Ground Training 20 hours: $1,600
Check Ride: $1000 *Varies with DPE selection*
FAA Written Tests x 2 – $300
Online Ground School – $300
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