What does it take to be a pilot?

  • Ever wanted to just get in the air and see if flying is for you? Book a discovery flight with us today.

    1 hour of flight where you will take control of the airplane along side our experienced instructors.

    $150

  • PRIVATE PILOT CERTIFICATION     

    Total cost estimate for preparation required to meet the standards for Private Pilot Certificate for a single-engine, fixed-wing, land based aircraft. You can begin training for the private pilot at any age, must be 17 years old by the day of the check ride, there is no maximum age.

    FAA Physical Exam (3rd Class): $175.00

    50 Hrs - Cessna 172: $8950.00

    40 Hrs Primary Instruction (In Aircraft): $2400.00

    20 Hrs Ground Instruction/Classroom: $1200.00

    Text Books / Study Material: $275.00

    FAA Written Exam: $175.00*

    FAA Oral/Practical Test - Check Ride: $800.00

    Total Estimated Cost: * $13975.00

    *(National averages for times have been used in this total cost estimate)

  • INSTRUMENT RATING                       

    Total cost estimate for the preparation required to meet the standards for the Instrument pilot certificate single-engine airplane rating. You must already hold a private pilot certificate.

    45 Hrs Aircraft: $8100.00

    30 Hrs Advanced Instruction (In Aircraft): $2100.00

    20 Hrs Ground Instruction/Classroom: $1400.00

    Textbooks / Study Material: $195.00

    FAA Written Exam: $175.00

    FAA Oral/Practical Test - Check Ride: $800.00

    Total Estimated Cost: $12770.00

    *(This estimate assumes you have met the 50Hrs X/C PIC requirements)


  • COMMERCIAL CERTIFICATION         

    Total cost estimate for the preparation required to meet the standards for the Commercial pilot certificate single-engine airplane. You must already hold a private pilot certificate with instrument rating, have 250 hrs and you must be 18 years old by the day of the check ride *

    30 Hrs Aircraft: $5400.00

    25 Hrs Advanced Instruction (In Aircraft): $1750.00

    20 Hrs Ground Instruction/Classroom: $1400.00

    Textbooks / Study Material: $195.00

    FAA Written Exam: $175.00

    FAA Oral/Practical Test - Check Ride: $800.00

    Total Estimated Cost: $9720.00

    *(This estimate assumes you have 250 Hrs TT & 10 Hrs Complex)

  • Contact us for more information on a new career as a pilot at a specific path for you to take and how YELL Aviation can partner with you for a better tomorrow.

  • Needing a Biannual Flight review? Needing to be Instrument proficient again? We offer both of these.

    $300 includes one hour of ground and one hour of Flight (plane rental included)

Flight Training Finance will help you get in the air with flexible and affordable payment options for your flight training.

  • · Easy application process

  • · Quick turnaround time

  • · Serving 1000+ schools nationwide

  • · Helped over 6000+ pilots

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