In general, expect to pay an hourly rental rate for the aircraft and for the instructor’s time in the air and on the ground.
In general, expect to pay an hourly rental rate for the aircraft and for the instructor’s time in the air and on the ground. You’ll also want to set aside some money for the fees to take a computer-based knowledge test and a practical test (“checkride”). Study materials and gear are additional costs; prices vary widely, from free FAA downloads and borrowed headsets to interactive training courses and advanced cockpit technology.