Estimated Cost of Training
Cessna 150s are the cheapest option for training. All single-engine checkrides except for IFR can be completed in a Cessna 150.
We recommend splitting time in planes for commercial time-building as well, to make flying even cheaper!
The FAA requires 40 hours for Private, 40 for Instrument, and 250 for Commercial. Financing is available through our partner, Stratus Financial.
Don’t hesitate to contact us for any questions!
Estimated cost below does not include fuel surcharge, checkride fees, or any aviation gear/study materials.
As of April 2026, a 5% fuel surcharge will be added to each hour of flight time. Once fuel costs come down below $5/gallon, it will be removed.
Private Pilot
(Cessna 150)
Lowest possible cost – $6.2k
Realistic cost, w/ 65 hrs ~ $10k – $15k
Instrument Rating
(Cessna 172)
Lowest possible cost – $8.6k
Realistic cost, w/ 65 hrs ~ $14k
0-CFI Program
(Cessna 150 w/172 for IFR)
Lowest possible cost – $32.6k
Realistic cost ~ $40k – $45k
Multi-Engine
(Piper Apache)
Lowest possible cost (10 hrs) – $4.1k
Realistic cost, w/ 15 hrs ~ $6.2k
CFII
(Cessna 172)
Lowest possible cost – $1.1k
Realistic cost, w/ 10 hrs ~ $2.2k
MEI
(Piper Apache)
Lowest possible cost – $6.2k
MEI applicants are expected to be ready by 15 hours