One leg to Bismarck
$3,600estimated totalSix flight hours at $600 per flight hour. Arrange your own onward or return travel.
Ask about one way36° 51′ 24″ N / 87° 27′ 21″ W
03 / RATES & PRICING
Rates & training costs
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H1 / FLIGHT OPSWESTERN KENTUCKYKHVC
FLIGHT TRAINING / KHVCHOPKINSVILLE, KENTUCKY
RATES / ESTIMATORBUILD YOUR BUDGET
Estimate your training costs.
Select a training goal for prefilled hours and costs, then adjust the estimate to your experience.
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Your training estimate
Choose your training goal. We fill in a starting budget; you can change any hours or costs below.
75 total flight hours uses the FAA-reported U.S. Private Pilot completion average. The 55 instructor hours, 20 ground hours and $2,000 other-cost allowance are planning assumptions, not national averages. FAA average source
Starting estimate · editable below
ESTIMATED TOTAL$18,125.00
75 flight hours in the Cessna 172
- Aircraft rental75 hrs × $165.00
- $12,375.00
- Flight instruction55 hrs × $50.00
- $2,750.00
- Ground instruction20 hrs × $50.00
- $1,000.00
- Other costs
- $2,000.00
This is a planning estimate, not a fixed-price quote. Certificate presets include an editable $2,000 allowance for tests, examiner fees, supplies and medical costs; actual costs vary. Flight instructor hours are part of total aircraft hours, not additional flight hours. For prior training, adjust the fields to the remaining hours agreed with your instructor. Multi-engine / MEI requires a separate quote.
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RATES / PUBLISHED PRICINGPAY AS YOU GO
Aircraft & instructor rates
FLIGHT INSTRUCTION$50 / HOUR
Private, Instrument, and Commercial flight instruction. Ground lessons and flight reviews / IPCs are also listed at $50 per hour.
CESSNA RENTAL$165 / HOUR
Both Cessna 172 aircraft rent for $165 per hour.
PIPER 180 RENTAL$185 / HOUR
Piper 180 rental is $185 per hour. Contact us for availability.
DISCOVERY FLIGHT$215 / FLIGHT
A hands-on introductory flight for first-time flyers. No previous experience required.
Multi-engine instruction: $65 per hour for the published commercial multi / MEI instruction in your aircraft. Baron time building is $600 per flight hour. Commercial Multi and MEI training in the Baron are planned and not yet available.
RATES / PAYMENTFOR CURRENT STUDENTS
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Once your instructor confirms the amount due, you can pay online.
RATES / PLANNING ESTIMATESTHE FULL PICTURE
Training budget estimates.
Total training cost depends on your starting experience, lesson frequency, weather, aircraft availability, preparation, and checkride readiness.
PRIVATE PILOT$10–15k
General estimate from our published training guide. FAA minimum time does not guarantee completion at the minimum.
INSTRUMENT RATING$8–12k+
When much of the required cross-country PIC time is already complete. Additional time building can increase the total.
COMMERCIAL$6–10k+
When required total time is already met. Significant time building may put the total much higher.
Estimates are guides, not fixed-price offers. Knowledge tests, examiners, materials, and other costs may be separate. Ask us for an individual estimate.
RATES / COMMON QUESTIONSGOOD TO KNOW
Questions before you start.
Do I need experience to start?
No. A discovery flight is designed for someone who has never flown before. We will explain the airplane and guide you through the experience.
Do I pay for the whole certificate upfront?
No. Training is pay as you go. Aircraft rental, instructor time, supplies, testing, and examiner fees add up over the course of your training.
How often should I fly?
Consistency helps. We will talk through a schedule that fits your availability, goals, and budget.
How long does a Private Pilot Certificate take?
It depends on how frequently you train, weather, preparation, and checkride readiness. We will give you a personal plan rather than a guaranteed timeline.
Can I train while working full time?
Yes. Part 61 training gives us the flexibility to schedule around other responsibilities.
What medical certificate do I need?
Requirements depend on your training and eventual privileges. We can help you identify the right first step before you invest heavily in training.
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