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Your total cost will depend on the speed at which you progress through your training. The minimum amount of training required is 40 hours. Thus, you can expect a total cost as shown below:

• Books and Supplies: $500
• Knowledge Test Fee: $150
• Medical Exam: $150
• 30 hours of "Dual" (Flying with an instructor): $6900
• 30 hours aircraft rental ($165/hr)
• 30 hours instructor rate ($65/hr)
• 10 hours of "Solo" (flying by yourself): $1650
• ($165/hr)
• Rental for the Flight Test: $200
• Fee for the Practical Test: $500

TOTAL: AROUND $10,050

Due to retirements and the growth of the airline industry in the United States, airline hiring has increased dramatically in recent years. Start your training now to get in line for the airlines.

There is no age requirement to start training. However, you are permitted to fly solo under supervision at the age of 16. You must be 17 to test for your Private Pilot License. We recommend not starting flight training until you are 15.

You can train as much or as little as you like! However, optimal training is three times a week. The minimum recommended is twice a week. We can fly to fit your schedule; just coordinate with one of our instructors.

Yes, an aviation medical examiner will administer a physical similar to a normal athletic physical to test your eyes, hearing, blood pressure, and so on. Once this is completed, they will issue you a medical certificate. This is required before conducting solo flight operations.

If your goal in aviation is to fly professionally as a career, I would advise you to inform the examiner of this and obtain a first-class medical.

Any additional questions should be directed to a medical examiner. You can find one on this website.