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Flight Training Cost Calculator
See what your private pilot license could cost before you start. Our Cessna 172 is $175 an hour with fuel included, and instructor time is $65 an hour, in the airplane or on the ground.
Estimate Your Private Pilot Cost
Your Estimate
- Cessna 172, fuel included
- Flight instructor
- Ground instruction
- Redbird simulator
This is an estimate, not a quote. It uses our Cessna 172 rate and doesn't include your FAA medical exam, knowledge test, checkride examiner fee, headset or study materials. Your total depends on how quickly you progress and how often you fly.
Our Training Rates
| Training | Per hour |
|---|---|
| Cessna 172, fuel included | $175 |
| Flight instructor | $65 |
| Cessna 172 with an instructor | $240 |
| Ground instruction | $65 |
| Redbird FMX simulator with an instructor | $130 |
Rates for every airplane, including our Mooney M20C and Vulcanair V1, are on Our Fleet.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a private pilot license cost at Bravo 6?
Our Private Pilot License program starts at $10,000, with students averaging closer to $12,000 - $18,000. Your total depends on how quickly you progress and how often you fly, since aircraft and instructor time are the main costs.
Where does the $10,000 starting price come from?
It's the FAA's 40-hour minimum flown in a Cessna 172 with an instructor at $240 an hour, plus 6 hours of ground instruction at $65 an hour. That comes to $9,990.
How many flight hours are required?
Under FAA Part 61, the minimum is 40 flight hours, including dual instruction and solo time. In practice, most students nationwide finish somewhere in the 50-70 hour range, since the right number is whatever it takes for you to fly safely and confidently.
What isn't included in the estimate?
Your FAA medical exam, the knowledge test, the checkride examiner fee, a headset and study materials. Ask our team what to budget for those when you book.
Can I finance my flight training?
Yes. We offer financing through Stratus Financial and can point you to scholarships to offset the cost.
How do I get started?
Book a discovery flight. It is a short first lesson where you fly the airplane with a Certified Flight Instructor beside you, and it is the cheapest way to find out whether training is for you. Call (208) 996-8645 or use the contact form.
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