FAA Part 61 Minimum Hours and Prices

Dual Instruction - $4,400
- 20 hrs instructor time - $1,200
- 20 hrs aircraft rental - $3,200

20 hrs Solo Flight - $3,200
- 20 hrs aircraft rental

Ground School - $395*

15 hrs Ground Instruction - $900*

Books - $240

FAA Written Exam - $175

Minimum Total Cost Flight Training - $9,310

*Online Ground School Available Through King Schools

Instruction

Flight Instruction - $60/hr
- Advanced Rating $65/hr
- with Own Aircraft $70/hr

Ground Instruction - $60/hr
- Advanced Rating $65/hr

- Aircraft C172M (160HP) $155/hr
- Aircraft C172M (180HP) $160/hr
- Aircraft C172M (TAA) $195/hr

Other Costs

Medical Exam - Approx $125
Misc. supplies (books, sectional) - $50
Written Exam $175
Practical test/check ride - Approx $700