National average for PPL

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Learning to fly will be one of the greatest adventures of your life. The Private Pilot certificate will open a new world full of adventures that are not accessible any other way. With a pilot certificate you will find just how easy it is easy to travel across the state and be able to return the same day.

At Leading Edge Aviation you will train under the guidance of highly knowledgable instructors in modern and well maintained aircraft. We take pride in providing high quality instruction and providing aircraft that will not be affected by maintenance issues so that you can fly according to your schedule.

Earning your Private Pilot Certificate requires a minimum of 40 hours of flight time, 10 of which must be solo hours. Included in those 40 hours are requirements for cross country flying, night flying, and flying to airports with control towers. During your training you will quickly master all of the skills necessary to safely and confidently navigate the airspace in the United States so that you can enjoy new experiences with your friends and family.

FAA Part 61 Minimum Private Pilot Requirements

 

Cessna 152

Cessna 172N

Cessna 172S

40 Hours of Aircraft Rental

$3800 ($95/hr)

$4760 ($119/hr)

$5560 ($139/hr)

20 Hours Flight Instruction ($49/hr)

$980

$980

$980

20 Hours Ground Instruction ($49/hr)

$980

$980

$980

Private Pilot Start Package

$599.95

$599.95

$599.95

Medical Certificate

$75

$75

$75

Written Test Fee

$150

$150

$150

FAA Flight Test

$350

$350

$350

Total

$6934.95

$7894.95

$8694.95

Cessna Pilot Center National Average

 

Cessna 152

Cessna 172N

Cessna 172S

52 Hours of Aircraft Rental

$4940 ($95/hr)

$6188 ($119/hr)

$7228 ($139/hr)

40 Hours Flight Instruction ($49/hr)

$1960

$1960

$1960

25 Hours Ground Instruction ($49/hr)

$1225

$1225

$1225

Private Pilot Start Package

$599.95

$599.95

$599.95

Medical Certificate

$75

$75

$75

Written Test Fee

$150

$150

$150

FAA Part 61 Minimum Private Pilot Requirements

FAA Flight Test

$350

$350

$350

Total

$9299.95

$10547.95

$11587.95

FAA Reported Overall National Average

 

Cessna 152

Cessna 172N

Cessna 172S

67 Hours of Aircraft Rental

$6365 ($95/hr)

$7973 ($119/hr)

$9313 ($139/hr)

55 Hours Flight Instruction ($49/hr)

$2695

$2695

$2695

35 Hours Ground Instruction ($49/hr)

$1715

$1715

$1715

Private Pilot Start Package

$599.95

$599.95

$599.95

Medical Certificate

$75

$75

$75

Written Test Fee

$150

$150

$150

FAA Flight Test

$350

$350

$350

Total

$11949.95

$13557.95

$14897.95

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