Private Pilot Certificate
This is the rating to get you started flying. With this certificate, you can fly friends and family around the area or go on a cross country flight to Maine for a lobster feast. Go to the Cape for a weekend or visit friends and family. See what it’s like to fly off on a business trip without the long waits and security hassle at the airports.
At North Ramp Aviation, we train each student individually according to your schedule and at your pace. Our experienced flight instructors train you to be a safe and proficient pilot. For the hundreds of private pilots who we’ve trained, this rating was a life goal that they are proud to have accomplished.
Private Pilot Training Costs
When it comes to money, no one likes surprises. We like to give everyone an idea of what their total training costs might be.
| Cessna 152 | Cessna 172 - VFR | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Per Hour | Subtotal | Per Hour | Subtotal | |
| 86 Hours Dual Flight | $155.00 | $13,330.00 | $179.00 | $15,394.00 |
| 12 Hours Solo Flight | $106.00 | $1,272.00 | $130.00 | $1,560.00 |
| 10 Hours Ground Instruction | $45.00 | $450.00 | $45.00 | $450.00 |
| Renter's Insurance (one year) | $466.00 | $716.00 | ||
| Third Class Flight Physical | $120.00 | $120.00 | ||
| Private Ground School (optional) | $400.00 | $400.00 | ||
| Private Books and Materials | $130.00 | $130.00 | ||
| Private Knowledge Test | $150.00 | $150.00 | ||
| Private Practical Test | $400.00 | $400.00 | ||
| Total Cost | $16,718.00 | $19,320.00 |
Prices do not include 7% sales tax on solo flight or books and materials.
These are average costs based on 98 hours of flying time and 10 hours of ground time. The national average time for private pilot training is 83 hours. Actual training time
will vary by student. When you are comparing these costs with other schools, be sure that
you compare on a per hour basis. Be extremely wary of a school that says that they can get you finished
in the FAA minimum of 40 hours. Quality does count in aviation.
Payment
Pay as you go with Visa, Mastercard, Discover, cash, or check.
Block time discount
Take advantage of our block time discount! Put $3000 down and get 2% off flight training costs. Sorry, we can't apply that discount to books or materials.