How much for a BFR?
Hi there!
Looking for some professional input from other folks here, primarily other freelance / independent CFI's. Do you do a normal hourly rate (mine is 40, 35 if you pay cash), or a flat rate for BFR's and IPC's? If so, how much for either? Thanks! CD |
If you're still doing BFRs, you're not up on current regulations. In fact, you're years behind. If I were shopping for an FR, I'd look elsewhere.
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How much for a BFR?
Did the content, ground/flight time requirement, frequency of its need, or standards of a BFR change when the name changed to FR?
As for the OP. In my area I charge $50/hr and $40 or reduced for those people I know very well. I tend to be flexible on prices because I have had students who I see are in need but have a dream to become licensed or stay current while chasing jobs, so it's not always firm. But I make sure I don't undercut the other guys in my area. I have yet to come across someone who was ready after only one hour of ground & one of flight. Just getting through the FAA guide on it takes me a couple of hours when they haven't studied and I hate to rush. Once I did give someone a price of $160 for 2hr flight/2hr ground and then would charge $35 for additional instruction needed but it was a great big hassle since again, they were unprepared. I don't like to undercut the flight schools or other cfis in my area so I usually get their rates too. |
Hourly, $50/hr.
To mirror Eman, shocked how unprepared folks are. I really don't like their expectation to be spoon fed, and that's why I don't cut my rate. BFR, FR, really? So if a guy comes to you for a BFR you tell them to take a hike? Good thing it's free advice online! |
Originally Posted by Ewfflyer
(Post 1723746)
So if a guy comes to you for a BFR you tell them to take a hike? The first item on the list for a Flight Review is "a review of the current general operating and flight rules ..." Now it goes on to say flight rules of Part 91, and the typical non-instructor pilot might not keep up with the certification rules in Part 61, but if the CFI is 17 years behind on Part 61, how can I be sure he'll help me review the current Part 91? So, if I'm a pilot looking for a Flight Review, and you're advertising a BFR, I might just pass you by, even if you're a few bucks cheaper. And you're welcome for the free advice. ;) . |
$50 an hour should be rock bottom; and don't recommend doing the Min FR either; think how you might come off on the witness stand. A good rule that many follow is double the legal Min plus an hour for each year they have not flown, if applicable.
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I charge a straight $500 fee for all ground and flying associated with a FR. People who use me come prepared and those who don't use me might be the type who would be a liability the next two years.
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Originally Posted by TonyC
(Post 1723461)
If you're still doing BFRs, you're not up on current regulations. In fact, you're years behind. If I were shopping for an FR, I'd look elsewhere.
. Spare me your superiority complex. Thanks to everyone else for not being a ****. |
Originally Posted by 9ESOCCFI
(Post 1723798)
I charge a straight $500 fee for all ground and flying associated with a FR. People who use me come prepared and those who don't use me might be the type who would be a liability the next two years.
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Thank the Administrator we've properly addressed the folly of calling the 61.56(a) Flight Review, which remains due every two years, a "biennial flight review" on the internet.
I too say hourly rate, and have charged $40-50/hr in the past for my time. For somebody on their game it could be as short as 2.5 hours, or as long as it takes for them to obtain proficiency. |
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