Originally Posted by CAPILOTAIN

Here is a more realistic breakdown of the costs involved.

Average Training Costs

Private Pilot 60 hours ——– $12,450
Instrument Rating 50 hours ——– $11,450
Time Building 125 hours ——– $5,312.50
Commercial Pilot 20 hours ——– $6,900
Multi Engine Rating 15 hours ——– $6,625
Total Time 265 hours Total Cost $42,737.50


Private Pilot Course
Cessna 152 60 hours $85 / hour $5,100
Cessna 172 60 hours $115 / hour $6,900
Flight Instruction 50 hours $80 / hour $4,000
Ground Instruction 30 hours $80 / hour $2,400
Material and Exam Fees $950
TOTAL $12,450 (152) $14,250 (172)


Instrument Rating Course
Cessna 152 50 hours $85 / hour $4,250
Cessna 172 50 hours $115 / hour $5,570
Flight Instruction 50 hours $80 / hour $4,000
Ground Instruction 30 hours $80 / hour $2,400
Material and Exam Fees $800
TOTAL $11,450 (152) $12,870 (172)


Time Building
Cessna 152 125 hours $42.50 / hour $5,312.50
TOTAL $5,312.50
*Time building costs are shared with other pilots*


Commercial Pilot Course
C-172RG 20 hours $145 / hour $2,900
Flight Instruction 20 hours $80 / hour $1,600
Ground Instruction 20 hours $80 / hour $1,600
Material and Exam Fees $800
TOTAL $6,900


Multi Engine Course
Piper Seminole 15 hours $255.00 per hour $3,825
Flight Instruction 15 hours $80 / hour $1,200
Ground Instruction 10 hours $80 / hour $800
Material and Exam Fees $800
TOTAL $6,625