Prices

Our rates are highly competitive with the best flight schools nationwide. You will not find more value for your investment in flight training anywhere on the Big Island.

Published rates include fuel surcharge.

Aircraft Hourly Rental Rates
Cessna 172 SP G1000 / 2008 165.
Cessna 182 P / 1975 165.
DA-20 C-1 / 2006 155.

Instructor Hourly Rates
Basic Primary 68.
Commercial/ Instrument 72.
Accelerated training 72.

Island Adventure Flying Course
The following rate is set at a fixed cost per flight hour and includes: Aircraft and fuel (surcharge included), experienced CFI/Guide pilot, Bose headsets, supplies and up to an hour of ground briefing and prep time.

Island Adventure Flying Course - $255.

Pilot Rating Course Estimates
Estimates are based on minimum required flight hours as set by the FAA.

Private Pilot Course (minimum required flight hours)
40 hours DA-20 aircraft rental 6,200.
30 hours flight instruction 2,040.
25 hours ground instruction 1,700.
Jeppesen Flight Discovery Training Kit 200.
Total estimated cost of Private Pilot training 10,140.

Instrument Rating Course (minimum required flight hours)
40 hours dual flight instruction Cessna 172 SP G1000 9,480.
25 hours ground instruction including PC simulator 1,800.
Estimated cost of books 200.
Total estimated cost of Instrument Rating 11,480.
Commercial Pilot Course (minimum required flight hours)
10 hours DA-20 dual flight training commercial maneuvers 2,270.
5 hours DA-20 dual cross-country flight training 1,135.
10 hours dual complex aircraft flight training 2,520.
20 hours ground instruction 1,440.
Estimated cost of books 200.
Total estimated cost of Commercial Pilot Training 7,565.

NO WORRIES..... we do not have any hidden fees in the above prices State sales tax will be added to all charges. .0417 per cent

 

 

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