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Private Pilot Syllabus

Your Path to Becoming a Pilot
Prerequisites: 17 yrs. of age, 3rd class medical
FAA minimum: 40 hours

Private Pilot Airplane License
C172
40 hours Cessna 172 @ $ 92 $ 3,680
20 hours dual flight instruction @ $42 $840
15 hours ground instruction @ $42 $630
3 Hours Simulator @ $35.00
$105
Progress phase check flights:
2 hours Cessna 172 @ $ 92 $184
3 hours dual flight/ground @ $42 $ 126
Books, Materials & CD ROM incl. tax $300
Private Written Exam $80
FAA Examiner Fee check ride $300
3rd Class Medical $90
Minimum cost $6,265

Prices Subject to Change
Private Pilot Course Materials:
Student Private Pilot CD-ROM Set (27 CD-ROM's with case)
E6B flight Computer and Plotter
Log Book
Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) and Airman's Information Manual (AIM) on CD ROM
Private Pilot Manual
Written Test Guide
Flight Test Guide
Maneuvers Manual
Practical Test Standards Guide
Los Angeles Sectional Chart
Pilot Operating Handbook (purchased separately)

[Gabz]

Holey moley!!!!!!

I knew flying lessons were expensive - but I didn't realize just how much.

[Conspiracy Guy]

Cessna 172 is a bitch to land solo. It floats and floats and floats. I spent $4,000 total but that was a Cessna 152 and it was several years ago.