APPROXIMATE COST OF PRIVATE PILOT TRAINING

All prices are subject to change without notice. Actual expenses may vary.

Ground School

Through Wichita Area Technical College (WATC) $292

Cost of textbooks Approximately $200.00

(May be reimbursable through your employer)

Flying Club Fees

Initiation fee $300 (installments available as $150+$75+$75) plus first month's dues $55

Dues for additional six months of training $330

Aircraft Rental

FAA requires 40 hours; 55 typical

55 hrs. Cessna 172 @ $65.00/hr. $3575.00

Sales Tax (6.3%) $225.23

Instructor

On average, 40 hours @ $20/hr. $800

Other

Class III Flight Physical $60

FAA Computerized Exam Fee $80

FAA Practical Test (check ride) $150

Charts, etc. $30

Headsets are nice to have and costs range from $100.00 to $1,000.00.

All prices are subject to change without notice. Actual expenses may vary.