Estimated Costs For Private Pilot Certificate
Executive Flyers is Sacramento’s Affordable Private Pilot School!
This flight training program estimate at Executive Flyers, Inc. at the Sacramento Executive Airport is based on the legal minimum time for the private pilot course. Most students require more than this minimum to complete the courses. In the past, the average English speaking student has taken 50 – 60 hours to complete the course for an average cost of about $9000.00 – $13,000. The average time for a limited-English speaking student has been 70 hours.
Flight Training Estimate Based On FAA Minimum Hours
(FAA Minimum Hours Single Engine Flight School Total = 40 hours)
A Note About Estimated Pilot Training Costs
Please note that the Executive Flyer’s F.A.R. Part 61 pilot training programs are based on the legal minimum time for each course. Most students require more time than the minimums to complete the courses.
Executive Flyers, Inc. is a Sacramento, California flight school that offers no contract required as well as no “up front” tuition. We believe this helps make flying more affordable and builds trust in you get what you pay for.
Note that you have up to 90 days after your solo to get your endorsement.
Updated: 6/12/2020
Private Pilot Certificate Training Program
Club membership fee and first month | $50 |
40 hours Cessna 172 flight time @ $130 per hour | $5,200 |
40 hours dual instruction with a CFI@ $56 per Hour | $2,240 |
20 hours flight instruction with a CFI @ $56 per hour | $1,120 |
15 hours preflight and postflight briefing @ 56 per hour | $840 |
Private pilot kit of books and supplies (includes tax) | $355 |
Two Months of monthly membership @ $25 per mo | $50 |
Total Estimated Costs F.A.R. Part 61 Private Pilot Program | $9,855 |
Updated 10Feb2023 |