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Reid-Hillview Airport


2575 Robert Fowler Way
San Jose, CA 95148

408-729-3383 - Telephone
408-729-4160 - Fax


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Basic Flight Training Pricing Information

The price estimates below are based upon our flight schools average completion times, not the minimum times per the FAA. These prices are realistic and we complete most students within the estimates.

Private Pilot - (based on Cessna 152)
55 hours dual instruction (aircraft & instructor) $115/hr
$6,325.00
10 hours aircraft rental - Solo time $75/hr
$750.00
20 hours ground instruction $40/hr
$800.00
Student Pilot Kit $220
$220.00
FAA Medical Certificate (Class III) $100
$100.00
FAA Written Test Fee $100
$100.00
Checkride Fee $375
$375.00
  Total
$8670.00

Cross Country Time Building

For an instrument rating or Commercial Pilot Certificate, a minimum of 50 hours of cross-country time is required after obtaining the Private Pilots license.

NOTE: Under Part 141, this is not a requirement. This is a significant savings towards your goal.

50 hours aircraft rental Cessna 152 $75/hr
$3,750.00
or  
50 hours aircraft rental 172 $85/hr
$4,250.00

Instrument Rating
20 hours dual instruction (simulator & instructor) $83/hr
$1,660.00
55 hours dual instruction (aircraft & instructor) $130/hr
$7,150.00
25 hours ground instruction $45/hr
$1,125.00
Instrument Pilot Kit $150
$150.00
FAA Written Exam $100
$85.00
Checkride Fee $375
$375.00
  Total
$10,560.00

Single Engine Time Building

The Commercial Pilot Certificate requires a total time of 250 hours, 50 hours of cross-country after completion the Private Pilot Certificate, an instrument rating and time logged during the training for the Commercial Pilot Certificate.

30 hours dual instruction (simulator & instructor) $83/hr $2,490.00
50 hours aircraft rental (Cessna 152) $75/hr $3,750.00

Commercial Pilot Certificate
10 hours Piper Arrow III (aircraft & instructor) $155/hr
$1,550.00
10 hours ground instruction $45/hr
$450.00
FAA Medical Certificate (Class II) $100
$100.00
FAA Written Exam $100
$100.00
Checkride Fee $375
$375.00
  Total
$2,575.00

Total estimate for
Private Pilot through Commercial single engine

$31,795.00




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