Desert West Aviation
 
Estimated Cost for a Sport Pilot License (*FAA Minimums)
20 Hours total time as per *FAA Minimums consisting of:
15 Hours of aircraft (Cessna 172 or New LSA) and Instructor @$160.00/hr
 $2400.00
5 hours solo in Cessna 172 or New LSA @ $105.00/hr
 $525.00
3 hours ground instruction for pre and post flight briefings @ $55.00/hr
 $165.00
Total Desert West Aviation fees
 $3090.00
* Please note that these figures are based on the (FAA minimums). The National Average for obtaining a Sport Pilot license is approximately 32 hours.
Additional Expenses
Aircraft Rental
 $105.00/hr*
Instruction (flight or ground)
 $55.00/hr
* Ground School
 (see below)
3rd Class Medical Exam
 $95.00
FAA knowledge computer exam
 $95.00
FAA practical exam with FAA approved examiner
 $450.00
*Prepaid block rates available
  
Ground School Options
* There are many affordable options available. There are home study courses on DVGD/CD, Online courses, weekend seminars and Instructor guided ($55.00/hr), please talk to your instructor for details.
  
Estimated Cost for a Private Pilot License (*FAA Minimums)
40 Hours total time as per FAA Minimums consisting of:
20 Hours of aircraft (Cessna 172 or New LSA) and Instructor @$160.00/hr
 $3200.00
20 hours solo in Cessna 172 or New LSA @ $105.00/hr
 $2100.00
8 hours ground instruction for pre and post flight briefings @ $55.00/hr
 $440.00
Total Desert West Aviation fees
 $5740.00
* Please note that these figures are based on the (FAA minimums). The National Average for obtaining a Sport Pilot license is approximately 65 hours.
Additional Expenses
Aircraft Rental
 $105.00/hr*
Instruction (flight or ground)
 $55.00/hr
* Ground School
 (see below)
3rd Class Medical Exam
 $95.00
FAA knowledge computer exam
 $95.00
FAA practical exam with FAA approved examiner
 $450.00
*Prepaid block rates available
  
Ground School Options

* There are many affordable options available. There are home study courses on DVGD/CD, Online courses, weekend seminars and Instructor guided ($55.00/hr), please talk to your instructor for details.

** Prices subject to change without notice.