Private Pilot Ground Class

Private Pilot Ground Class

$489.00

Private Pilot License

A structured path for new pilots to build confidence, decision-making, and safe aircraft control from the first lesson through checkride preparation.

40 Hours

Dual Instruction

35 Hours

Ground School

10 Hours

Solo

3 Hours

Simulator

Estimated cost

$13,680

Dual instruction

40 hours at $200/hr

$8,000

Ground school

35 hours at $50/hr

$1,750

Simulator

3 hours at $85/hr

$255

Solo aircraft time

10 hours at $150/hr

$1,500

Checkride

Examiner fee estimate

$1,000

Books and headset

Training materials and headset estimate

$1,000

FAA knowledge test

Written exam estimate

$175

Estimated total

$13,680

FAA Requirements