Honest, Transparent Pricing

No hidden fees. Rates discussed day one. Calculate your training costs with our interactive calculator.

Training Cost Calculator

Get an accurate estimate for your aviation training investment

Min: 40hrsAvg: 70hrsMax: 100hrs
1 day3 days5 days7 days
Your Instructor Rate:$100/hour

Cost Breakdown

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Aircraft (Piper Archer)
$5,950
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Fuel (70 hrs ร— $45)
$3,150
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Instructor (70 hrs ร— $100)
$7,000
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Ground School (Online)
๐Ÿ’ฐ Savings: $4,800
๐Ÿ“Š $200 fixed
$200
Total Estimated Cost:$16,300
โฑ๏ธ Estimated Timeline
35
Flight Sessions
(70 hrs รท 2hrs/session)
6 mo
Total Months
2x/week + buffer time
2
Flights per Week
2 hours each
* Timeline includes buffer for weather, scheduling, and checkride preparation

Note: This is an estimate based on average completion times. Individual results may vary based on frequency of training, weather, and personal progress.๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip: Students who fly more frequently typically need fewer total hours due to better skill retention!

No Hidden Fees

What you see is what you pay. No surprise charges, no mandatory add-ons, no hidden costs. We believe in transparent pricing from day one.

No enrollment fees
No monthly minimums
No cancellation penalties
Pay as you train

Flexible Payment Options

We understand flight training is a significant investment. That's why we offer flexible payment options to make your aviation dreams achievable.

Pay per lesson
Block time discounts
Payment plans available
Financing assistance

Frequency-Based Savings

Fly more, pay less! Our pricing strategy rewards students who can commit to frequent training, helping you save money while accelerating your progress.

1-2 days/week: $100/hr
3 days/week: $80/hr (20% off)
4+ days/week: $75/hr (25% off)
Better retention, faster progress

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