Cost Estimates

SPENCER AVIATION

Cost Estimates

IS FLYING FOR YOU?
The best place to start is with an Introductory Flight. The Introductory Flight puts you in the pilot's seat only $150 (includes pilot logbook) You actually fly the airplane and this flight time counts toward any future flying that you do.

NOTE: The minimum flight and training time required by the Federal Aviation Administration has remained unchanged, while the knowledge, maneuvers, and skill level required has been updated on a regular basis to reflect today's flying environment. Flying an aircraft requires a measurable level of skill. Each individual starts their flight training with different levels of knowledge, skills and habits. There-fore it is difficult to estimate how long it will take each person to complete their training. All estimates are based on national averages.

ESTIMATED COST OF OBTAINING YOUR
    PRIVATE PILOT CERTIFICATE
   BASED ON NATIONAL AVERAGE
(EACH INDIVIDUALS COST WILL VARY)
$7020.00 (60-70 Hours of flight time x $108.00hr)
$2750.00 (50 hours with Instructor x $55.00hr)
$1650.00 (30 hours of ground inst. x $55.00hr)
$450.00  (1 Ground School 25 hour course)
$175.00 (1 Gleim Private Pilot Kit)
$150.00 (1 Headset)
$150.00 (Misc. materials)
$150.00 (WrittenTest)
$375.00 (FlightTest)
$110.00 (ThirdClassMedical)
$12,980.00 TOTAL COST

**These numbers are from an article written a few years ago. Obvious increases in fuel cost etc. have raised these numbers.**
Flight training aircraft rental rates are fluid and subject to change based on changes to Insurance/Fuel/Maintenance costs etc. and may not be reflected on the website. Current rates are reviewed with each student prior to starting flight training.

*A recent article in one of the best known aviation magazines showed the average nationwide cost to obtain a Private Pilot Certificate as approximately $12,500. The numbers above are based on this information.*

**These numbers are from an article written a few years ago. Obvious increases in fuel cost etc. have raised these numbers.**

Flight training aircraft rental rates are fluid and subject to change based on changes to Insurance/Fuel/Maintenance costs etc. and may not be reflected on the website. Current rates are reviewed with each student prior to starting flight training.

If a student is able to gain the required Experience, Skill, Knowledge and Decision Making Ablility to earn their Private Pilot Certificate in the minimum time of 40 hours, the total cost will be approximately what was the national average when the article was written. The old average should be used as a minimum estimate in todays dollars. The cost will obviously increase with any needed extra instruction and flight time.

**These numbers are from an article written a few years ago. Obvious increases in fuel cost etc. have raised these numbers.**

Cost per Flight Lesson

-HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE? After a few lessons, your flight instructor will have a better idea of how you are progressing and can give you a rough estimate of how long it will take for you to reach your goal.

-WHEN DO I PAY? Since no one knows exactly how many hours each person will take, you do not pay upfront but can pay at each flight lesson.

-HOW MUCH DOES EACH FLIGHT LESSON COST? A typical flight lesson lasts about 2 hours and can average between $200 to $400.

-HOW DO I PAY FOR FLIGHT TRAINING? You can pay for your training several ways. We accept all major credit cards, cash or check. We can also recommend financing options through companies that specialize in flight training financing. We offer discounted rates based on making a minimum refundable deposit by cash or check to your flight account and drawing off of your account instead of paying at the end of each lesson. Payment details will be reviewed in person before beginning your flight training.

-WHAT ARE YOUR AIRCRAFT AND INSTRUCTOR RATES? Flight training aircraft rental rates are fluid and subject to change based on changes to Insurance/Fuel/Maintenance costs etc. and may not be reflected on the website. Current rates are reviewed with each student prior to starting flight training.

Spencer Aviation DOES NOT charge an initiation fee, monthly fees or airport tax. Our insurance includes a "waiver of subrogation". Fuel is included in the rental cost of the aircraft. All aircraft are hangared and have preheaters installed on the engines. In the winter the preheaters are on timers so the aircraft is preheated and ready to go before each flight lesson. We have lower operating costs at the Delaware Municipal & Union County Airport which allow us to have very competitive rates. Our main goal is to provide the best Flight Instruction and Aircraft at reasonable rates. (Prices subject to change with fuel prices, etc)

IS FLYING FOR YOU? The best place to start is with an Introductory Flight. The Introductory Flight puts you in the pilot's seat only $150 (includes pilot logbook) You actually fly the airplane and this flight time counts toward any future flying that you do.

IS FLYING FOR YOU?
The best place to start is with an Introductory Flight. The Introductory Flight puts you in the pilot's seat only $150 (includes pilot logbook) You actually fly the airplane and this flight time counts toward any future flying that you do.