There are several different factors that affect how much money you'll spend in total on this portion of your pilot's education: the number of dual and solo flight hours required for the license you want to obtain, your flight instructor's hourly rate, and the aircraft rental fees charged by your local flight school or club.
Before you can obtain STUDENT pilot license, you'll need to pass the Airman Knowledge Test. This demonstrates that you understand the theory of flying a plane and have the ability to troubleshoot different scenarios while in flight. Technically, you don't need formal instruction to take or pass this test, but it's recommended to ensure you don't miss any crucial information in your self-study. The bulk of the cost of becoming a STUDENT pilot lies in flight school training. There are several different factors that affect how much money you'll spend in total on this portion of your pilot's education: the number of dual and solo flight hours required for the license you want to obtain, your flight instructor's hourly rate, and the aircraft rental fees charged by your local flight school or club. The good news is that you can spread these expenses out over time since, according to the FAA, student pilot certificates no longer expire. Plus, flight schools typically allow you to pay as you go.