Are these prices in the normal range?
03-26-2008, 03:30 PM
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Those rates look just slightly on the high side. I would typically expect to see the older 172's (built in the late 70's and early 80's) cost $90-$95 an hour with the way fuel is today. Those rates look just slightly on the higher side, but not bad. Heck, people who go to ATP pay $350/hr for a multi (which is typically $200/hr), so you are not getting gouged as much as some.
As for the overall prices for private and instrument rating, I would say the estimate is slightly on the low side!!
The average time to get your private is 60-70 hours nationwide. If you fly often enough, you should easily be able to do it in 50-60 hours.
However, even at 50 hours (which is reasonably low),
50 hours airplane X $107/hr = $5,350
40 hours flight instructor X $45/hr = $1,800
20 hours ground instruction X $45/hr = $900
That is $8,000 right there.
Then add in:
-Books for ground school. Mine cost about $300 total (for a reference)
-3rd class medical for $75, or 1st class for $100.
-Flight test for $350. Some examiners vary (my glider flight test was $250, but I would say $350 is normal)
-Written exam for $90, or $80 if you are an AOPA member.
-AOPA membership for $39. If you are going to be a pilot, you should join AOPA. Check them out at www.AOPA.org. They are a great organization and will make your flying life go so much better!
-Headset. You could get a used one off eBay for $50. A new standard headset costs about $100-$150. If you want noise cancelling (I highly recommend this), budget between $300-$1000. $400 will give you a great middle of the road ANR headset. The Bose cost $1000.
That adds a solid $1,000 on to the basic estimate (airplane and instructor costs)
Here is my post about how to budget for a private license
http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/sh...852#post190852
Hope this helps.
Good Luck.
As for the overall prices for private and instrument rating, I would say the estimate is slightly on the low side!!
The average time to get your private is 60-70 hours nationwide. If you fly often enough, you should easily be able to do it in 50-60 hours.
However, even at 50 hours (which is reasonably low),
50 hours airplane X $107/hr = $5,350
40 hours flight instructor X $45/hr = $1,800
20 hours ground instruction X $45/hr = $900
That is $8,000 right there.
Then add in:
-Books for ground school. Mine cost about $300 total (for a reference)
-3rd class medical for $75, or 1st class for $100.
-Flight test for $350. Some examiners vary (my glider flight test was $250, but I would say $350 is normal)
-Written exam for $90, or $80 if you are an AOPA member.
-AOPA membership for $39. If you are going to be a pilot, you should join AOPA. Check them out at www.AOPA.org. They are a great organization and will make your flying life go so much better!
-Headset. You could get a used one off eBay for $50. A new standard headset costs about $100-$150. If you want noise cancelling (I highly recommend this), budget between $300-$1000. $400 will give you a great middle of the road ANR headset. The Bose cost $1000.
That adds a solid $1,000 on to the basic estimate (airplane and instructor costs)
Here is my post about how to budget for a private license
http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/sh...852#post190852
Hope this helps.
Good Luck.
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