Estimated Cost of Training
Clear estimates for every certificate and rating, with financing available through Stratus Financial.
Training Cost Estimates
Cessna 150s are the cheapest option for training, and all single-engine checkrides except IFR can be completed in one. The FAA requires 40 hours for Private, 40 for Instrument, and 250 for Commercial. We recommend splitting time between aircraft for commercial time-building to make flying even cheaper.
Private Pilot
Lowest possible cost
$6.2k
Realistic cost with 65 hours
Instrument Rating
Lowest possible cost
$8.6k
Realistic cost with 65 hours
Commercial Pilot
Lowest possible cost
$1.6k (10 hrs)
Realistic cost with 20 hours
Multi-Engine
Lowest possible cost
$4.1k (10 hrs)
Realistic cost with 15 hours
High Performance Endorsement
Step up to a faster, more capable airplane
Flight and ground training in our Cessna 182.
Before You Budget
- Not included: fuel surcharge, checkride fees, aviation gear or study materials, and FTSP instruction.
- Fuel surcharge: as of April 2026, a 5% surcharge is added to each hour of flight time. It will be removed once fuel costs drop below $5/gallon.
- FTSP instruction: not included in these estimates. FTSP instruction is $60/hr instead of $50/hr, due to the added paperwork required during training.
Financing Available
We partner with Stratus Financial to help you finance your training.
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