Planning for Flight-Training Costs
A useful estimate separates training charges from outside expenses. The total depends on your training needs and the rates and fees charged by the relevant providers. Ask for a personalized, itemized quote rather than relying on a generic total.
No particular charge should be assumed to be included in another. Confirm in writing what each quoted amount covers, how charges are billed, and which expenses you will pay separately.
Itemized Cost Categories to Confirm
Aircraft time
Confirm with Aviv
Ask how aircraft time is billed, which rate applies, and whether fuel or other aircraft charges are separate.
Instructor time
Confirm with Aviv
Confirm the instructor rate and how flight instruction and any briefings are billed.
Ground instruction
Confirm with Aviv
Ask how ground lessons are arranged and whether their cost is separate from flight instruction.
Supplies and study materials
Confirm with Aviv
Budget for any required books, charts, equipment, or other supplies; confirm which you need and source them independently.
Medical examination
Confirm with provider
The aviation medical examination is a separate expense. Confirm current fees directly with the Aviation Medical Examiner.
Knowledge test
Confirm with testing provider
Check the current test fee and any related charges with the authorized testing provider.
Practical test / examiner
Confirm with examiner
Ask about the Designated Pilot Examiner's current fee and any aircraft or other charges for the practical test.
Request a Personalized Cost Estimate
Ask Aviv for an itemized estimate and confirm which charges are separate before you begin.
Questions to Ask About an Estimate
Plan Your Training Budget
Ask for an Itemized Estimate
Request separate rates and expected charges for aircraft, instructor, ground instruction, supplies, and outside fees.
Clarify Billing
Ask when charges are due, how training time is measured, and how cancellations or rescheduled lessons are handled.
Plan for Variable Training Needs
Training time differs by student and progress. Treat any estimate as a planning tool, not a guaranteed final total.
Check Outside Fees Directly
Medical, knowledge-test, and examiner fees may be charged by other providers. Confirm current amounts and payment terms with them.
Compare this guide with the private pilot certificate requirements and read FAA knowledge test study guidance. See what to expect on a discovery flight or explore discovery flights. Contact Aviv to ask about a personalized, itemized quote.