Average Cost to Finish your Private Pilot Certificate
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Minimized Start-Up
Costs!
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We understand
that learning to fly is a very expensive undertaking.
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We use FAA publications
that can be downloaded from our website for
free!
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We have moved
our specially designed flight training syllabus
online:
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Our syllabus
is available AT NO CHARGE to our enrolled clients!
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Our syllabus
is flexible and can be used with any books you
may already have.
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After your introductory
lesson, you will only need the following to
start taking regular flying lessons:
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Pilot Logbook
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Pilot Headset
(we consider this a "personal item"
- every pilot should have their own)
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We need to verify
you are a US citizen (or you must complete a
TSA background check)
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There are no
mandatory up front expenses (registration fees,
club fees, etc.)
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Our clients typically
"pay as they go," so you will not
be required to make any large deposits.
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All of this helps
you to ensure that flying is "right for
you" without having to make a large initial
investment.
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(Some fight schools
charge as much as $1,000 up front in enrollment
fees and ground school courses.)
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We will tailor your
training program to your personal needs!
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In a "perfect"
world, you would have 1 lesson per day, 5 days
a week.
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We know this
is NOT REALISTIC for everyone.
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We have clients
that fly a few times a month and some that fly
a couple times a week.
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If possible,
we do recommend you try for 2 lessons per week.
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Many factors
will greatly influence the length of your training
and your overall costs:
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Among the most
important:
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how often you
fly
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how much you
study
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the time you
can devote to preparing for each lesson
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personal skill
level
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Given that our
typical client is flying once a week, we have
geared our program specifically towards that
type of client.
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We have developed
many tools and incorporated them into our online
syllabus to help minimize regression in between
lessons, and to help you achieve your goals
as efficiently as YOU are able!
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We want to be honest
and help you set your expectations properly!
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Completing
your flight training at the FAA minimum of 40
hours is NOT realistic for anyone learning to
fly in "busy" New York airspace and
"interesting" North Eastern weather.
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It is not about
logging flight hours, it is about becoming a
safe and proficient pilot.
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The national average
is between 60-75 hours of logged flight time.
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We are very proud
of the fact that over the years we have had
a number of clients complete their Private Pilot
Certification below the national average!
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We truly believe
that we can help you achieve your goals as efficiently
as you can!
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It is possible,
with a lot of hard work and preparation for
each flight lesson, for the average person to
complete their training between $15,000 - $18,000.
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(Update
- September 2023 - we just had another client
finish his training within 6 months, about 65
hours, and for less than $16,000!) |
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Don't hesitate to call Ben or David on (631)
807-1373, if you have any further questions.
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