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Instruction (Costs and Time Estimates)
While the FAA requires only 40 hours of flight time for
the Private Pilot Certificate, most students want...and need...additional time
to develop their skills and confidence (nationally, it's about 50-80 hours).
Here are a few scenarios to help plan your training. The costs in the
charts below include rental of the aircraft, instructor time, and fuel (a real plus at today's prices!). Notice that
the discount plan
, even as a student pilot, quickly adds up in savings. You'll also
need some books, manuals, and supplies; these are listed at the bottom of the page.
Flexible, affordable financing available...call,
visit, or e-mail us for more information.
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Instructor |
Instructor |
Plan |
Plan |
Non-Plan |
Non-Plan |
Plan |
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Hours |
Rate |
Cost |
Aircraft |
Total |
Aircraft |
Total |
Savings |
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| Scenario
1: 56 hours in a Cessna 152 (2 seats, trainer aircraft) |
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| Dual |
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20 |
$45 |
$900 |
$95 |
$2,800 |
$101 |
$2,920 |
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| Solo |
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10 |
$0 |
$0 |
$95 |
$950 |
$101 |
$1,010 |
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| Dual XC |
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10 |
$45 |
$450 |
$95 |
$1,400 |
$101 |
$1,460 |
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| Solo XC |
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10 |
$0 |
$0 |
$95 |
$950 |
$101 |
$1,010 |
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| Dual Night |
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3 |
$45 |
$135 |
$95 |
$420 |
$101 |
$438 |
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| Practical Prep |
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3 |
$45 |
$135 |
$95 |
$420 |
$101 |
$438 |
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Total: |
56 |
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$6,940 |
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$7,276 |
$336 |
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| Scenario
2: 56 hours in a 160 HP Cessna 172 |
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| Same
as Scenario 1, but in a 4-seat aircraft often used for rental and capable of
carrying heavier loads |
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| Dual |
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20 |
$45 |
$900 |
$115 |
$3,200 |
$121 |
$3,320 |
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| Solo |
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10 |
$0 |
$0 |
$115 |
$1,150 |
$121 |
$1,210 |
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| Dual XC |
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10 |
$45 |
$450 |
$115 |
$1,600 |
$121 |
$1,660 |
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| Solo XC |
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10 |
$0 |
$0 |
$115 |
$1,150 |
$121 |
$1,210 |
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| Dual Night |
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3 |
$45 |
$135 |
$115 |
$480 |
$121 |
$498 |
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| Practical Prep |
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3 |
$45 |
$135 |
$115 |
$480 |
$121 |
$498 |
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Total: |
56 |
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$8,060 |
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$8,396 |
$336 |
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| Scenario
3: 60 hours in a 160 HP Cessna 172 |
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| Four
additional hours of dual instruction compared to Scenario 1 |
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| Dual |
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24 |
$45 |
$1,080 |
$115 |
$3,840 |
$121 |
$3,984 |
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| Solo |
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10 |
$0 |
$0 |
$115 |
$1,150 |
$121 |
$1,210 |
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| Dual XC |
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10 |
$45 |
$450 |
$115 |
$1,600 |
$121 |
$1,660 |
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| Solo XC |
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10 |
$0 |
$0 |
$115 |
$1,150 |
$121 |
$1,210 |
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| Dual Night |
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3 |
$45 |
$135 |
$115 |
$480 |
$121 |
$498 |
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| Practical Prep |
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3 |
$45 |
$135 |
$115 |
$480 |
$121 |
$498 |
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Total: |
60 |
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$8,700 |
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$9,060 |
$360 |
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| Scenario
4: 70 hours in a 160 HP Cessna 172 |
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| Four
additional hours of dual instruction, 5 additional hours of dual
cross-country instruction, and
5 additional hours of solo cross-country compared to Scenario 1 |
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| Dual |
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24 |
$45 |
$1,080 |
$115 |
$3,840 |
$121 |
$3,984 |
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| Solo |
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10 |
$0 |
$0 |
$115 |
$1,150 |
$121 |
$1,210 |
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| Dual XC |
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15 |
$45 |
$675 |
$115 |
$2,400 |
$121 |
$2,490 |
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| Solo XC |
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15 |
$0 |
$0 |
$115 |
$1,725 |
$121 |
$1,815 |
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| Dual Night |
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3 |
$45 |
$135 |
$115 |
$480 |
$121 |
$498 |
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| Practical Prep |
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3 |
$45 |
$135 |
$115 |
$480 |
$121 |
$498 |
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Total: |
70 |
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$10,075 |
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$10,495 |
$420 |
Other Costs
The costs in the charts above include aircraft rental
plus instructor time. Prices subject to change without notice. You will also
need the following books and supplies. Most are available at Phoenix Aviation
for your convenience:
-
Flight Training Handbook and student
kit
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FAR/AIM (Federal Aviation
Regulations/Aeronautical Information Manual)
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Pilot's Operating Handbook
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Practical Test Standards study
guide
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Log book
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Plotter
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Flight computer
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Sectional charts
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Airport/Facility Directory
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Headset (while not mandatory, clear
communication with your instructor and the tower makes this a highly desirable item). Otherwise, $5 rental
fee
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