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PPL / Commercial Costs?

Old 04-22-2017, 05:53 PM
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Default PPL / Commercial Costs?

I am finally looking into taking the leap and get my PPL at a minimum and if it is feasible for me, to pursue a commercial license.

I have done a discovery flight for both fixed wing and rotary and love them both.

I am located in the New Orleans, LA area and the flight schools in this area have PPL training for between $8500 and $9500 and commercial runs up to around $30,000. Do these prices seem fair? Since I am new to this area I am hoping to get an idea of what I should be expecting and what is the market rate.

Thanks for any and all advice and help!

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Old 04-23-2017, 03:06 PM
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When you have a fixed wing CPL you only need 50hrs for your rotorcraft CPL as you are switching categories.
If you have a fixed wing ATP you only need 250hrs rotorcraft for your ATP.
So choosing one does not exclude the other.
All you need is....money...
Prices depend on the equipment you'll be flying and their age.
A 30 year old battered trainer will be less expensive as a brand new Cirrus.
Mind you nothing in aviation is ever cheap, less expensive is the term.
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