Private Pilot Course Prices

Private Pilot Course Information

Training for this course utilizes the Jeppesen pilot training system. Flight training is in a Cessna 172 Skyhawk or a Remos light sport aircraft.

Federal regulations require a minimum of forty hours of flight training, which includes 20 hours of dual, 10 hours of solo, and 10 hours of other flight time at the discretion of the student and instructor. The following prices are based on those minimum requirements. Costs will vary with student abilities and progress.

Private Pilot Course Cost Breakdown

Flight Training
	20 hours of dual instruction at $114/hr	----------	$2,280
	10 hours of solo at $89/hr	----------	$890
	10 hours of additional aircraft rental	----------	$1140
Ground Training
	Jeppesen Private Pilot Training Kit	----------	$202.95
	Other Miscellaneous Training Supplies	----------	$80
Testing Fees
	Medical Examination	----------	$90
	Private Pilot Written Exam	----------	$100
	Private Pilot Flight Test	----------	$350
Headset		----------	$200
Total Investment		----------	$5332.95

Flight training is available 7 days per week, year round, by appointment only. Orion Flight Services is pleased to offer introductory flight lessons for anyone who is interested or may be interested in flying. The introductory flight lesson includes a half hour of ground instruction followed by a half hour of hands-on flight in our training aircraft. This introductory lesson does not obligate you to take further instruction.