Projected Flight Costs

Airplane Flight Costs
Helicopter Flight Costs

2024-2025 Projected Airplane Flight Costs

Private Flight (AIRP 1215 )
TCO Minimum (30 Dual, 5 Solo)		$7,500.00
35 hours in Cessna 172		$875.00
Average Additional Hours
29 hours in Cessna 172		$7,250.00
50 hours Pre- & Post-Flight Briefings		$3,750.00
Private Pilot Knowledge Test		$173.00
Fuel Cost Over Vendor Contracted Rate		$650.00
	Estimated Course Total:	$20,198.00
Instrument Flight (AIRP 2250 )
TCO Minimum (35 Dual)
35 Hours in Cessna 172		$8,750.00
Average Additional Hours
12 hours in Cessna 172		$3,000.00
11 hours Simulator		$825.00
40 hours Pre- & Post-Flight Briefings		$3,000.00
Instrument Rating Knowledge Test		$173.00
Fuel Cost Over Vendor Contracted Rate		$500.00
	Estimated Course Total:	$16,248.00
Intermediate Flight (AIRP 1255 )
TCO Minimum (13 Dual, 40 Solo)		$2,665.00
53 hours in C-152		$5,200.00
5 hours Pre- & Post-Flight Briefings		$375.00
Fuel Cost Over Vendor Contracted Rate		$500.00
	Estimated Course Total:	$8,740.00
Commercial Flight (AIRP 2239 )
TCO Minimum (43 Dual, 26.5 Solo)
26.5 Solo Hours in Cessna 172		$4,638.00
10 Dual Hours in TAA		$2,600.00
33 Dual Hours in C-172		$8,250.00
Additional Hours
35 hours Pre- & Post-Flight Briefings		$2,625.00
Commercial Pilot Knowledge Test		$173.00
Fuel Cost Over Vendor Contracted Rate		$700.00
	Estimated Course Total:	$18,986.00
Multiengine Flight (AIRP 2151 )
TCO Minimum
16 Hours in a Piper Seminole		$8,400.00
15 Hours Pre & Post Flight Briefings		$1,125.00
Fuel Cost Over Vendor contracted Rate		$320.00
	Estimated Course Total:	$9,845.00
Certified Flight Instructor-Flight (AIRP 2236 )
TCO Minimum (25 Dual)		$6,375.00
25.5 hours C-172, Dual, 1.5 Hours C-152, Dual		$308.00
Average Additional Hours
3 Additional hours Dual C-172		$750.00
35 hours Pre- & Post-Flight Briefings		$2,625.00
Fundamentals of Instruction Knowledge Test		$173.00
Flight Instructor Knowledge Test		$173.00
Fuel Cost Over Vendor Contracted Rate		$450.00
	Estimated Course Total:	$10,854.00
Certified Flight Instructor–Instrument (AIRP 2242 )
TCO Minimum (16.5 Dual)		$4,125.00
Average Additional Hours
5 Additional hours Dual C-172		$1,250.00
20 hours Pre- & Post-Flight Briefings		$1,500.00
Fuel Cost Over Vendor contracted Rate		$150.00
	Estimated Course Total:	$7,025.00
Prior to registration for the initial course, a deposit must be made into your flight account for $3,000.00.	Total Program Cost:	$91,196.00

NOTE: For students using VA benefits, the VA will only pay for the minimum requirements as outlined by the FAA in the Training Course Outline. The amounts of pre and post-flight briefing time requirements vary per student and lesson. The VA requires students receiving benefits to use the least expensive equipment available.

Cost per hour of each aircraft (aircraft + insurance + average fuel cost x consumption per hour)
1. Cessna 152 - $130.00
2. Cessna 172 - $175.00
3. Cessna TAA - $185.00
4. Piper PA44 - $450.00
Flight Instructor - $75.00 per hour (flight and/or ground instruction)

2024-2025 Projected Helicopter Flight Costs

Professional Pilot, AAS

Private Flight, Helicopter (AIRP 1270 )	Minimum to be deposited to flight account:	*$3,000.00*
FAA Minimum (30 Dual, 5 Solo)
35 hours in Robinson 22		$12,875.00
35 hours Pre- & Post-Flight Briefings		$1,750.00
Average Additional Hours
20 hours in Robinson 22		$7,500.00
Private Pilot Knowledge Test		$175.00
FAA Private Pilot Helicopter (Pay examiner)
	Estimated Course Total:	$22,300.00
Instrument Flight, Helicopter (AIRP 2270 )	Minimum to be deposited to flight account:	*$1,000.00*
FAA Minimum (35 Dual)
35 hours in Robinson 22		$13,125.00
35 hours Pre- & Post-Flight Briefings		$900.00
Average Additional Hours
10 hours in Robinson 22		$2,625.00
Instrument Rating Knowledge Test		$175.00
FAA Instrument Rating Helicopter Test (Pay examiner)
	Estimated Course Total:	$16,825.00
Intermediate Flight, Helicopter (AIRP 1271 )	Minimum to be deposited to flight account:	*$1,000.00*
FAA Minimum (13 Dual, 27 Solo)
13 hours Dual in Robinson 22		$4,875.00
27 hours Solo in Robinson 22		$8,775.00
15 hours Pre- & Post-Flight Briefings		$750.00
	Estimated Course Total:	$14,400.00
Commercial Flight, Helicopter (AIRP 2271 )	Minimum to be deposited to flight account:	*$1,000.00*
FAA Minimum (17 Dual, 58 Solo)
17 hours Dual in Robinson 22		$6,375.00
58 hours Solo in Robinson 22		$18,850.00
20 hours Pre- & Post-Flight Briefings		$1,350.00
Commercial Pilot Knowledge Test		$175.00
FAA Commercial Pilot Helicopter Test (Pay examiner)
	Estimated Course Total:	$26,750.00
Certified Flight Instructor-Helicopter (AIRP 2272 )	Minimum to be deposited to flight account:	*$1,000.00*
FAA Minimum (25 Dual)
25 Hours in Robinson 22		$9,375.00
Average Additional Hours
5 Hours Robinson 22		$1,750.00
40 hours Pre- & Post-Flight Briefings		$900.00
Fundamentals of Instruction Knowledge Test		$175.00
Flight Instructor Knowledge Test		$175.00
Flight Instructor Airplane FIA Practical Test (Pay examiner)
	Estimated Course Total:	$10,625.00
Certified Flight Instructor-Instrument (AIRP 2273 )	Minimum to be deposited to flight account:	$1,000.00
FAA Minimum (15 Dual)
15 Hours in Robinson 22		$5,625.00
5.5 Hours Pre & Post Flight Briefings		$275.00
Flight Instructor Knowledge Test		$175.00
	Estimated Course Total:	$6,075.00

Upon registration for the above courses, a deposit must be made into your flight account for the amount shown above.

NOTE: For students using VA benefits, the VA will only pay for the minimum requirements as outlined by the FAA in the Training Course outline. The VA requires students receiving benefits, to use the least expensive equipment available.

Flight Instructor - $50.00 per hour
Cost per hour of other aircraft that may be used (aircraft + insurance + average fuel cost x consumption per hour)
1. Robinson R22 - $325.00
2. Robinson 44 - $625.00

The Robinson 22 is weight restricted. If you are unable to use the R-22 due to weight restrictions, the R-44 pricing is above.