Cost of Learning to Fly
| People often ask me what it cost me to take flying lessons. Remember, this was in 2005-2006, at a flying club. Your mileage may vary. |
| Ground school at community college. | $60 |
| Supplies: books, charts, headset. | $415 |
| Club membership, 13 months dues plus fees. | $855 |
| Fees: medical exam, written test, flight test. | $574 |
| Aircraft rental, 65 hours at roughly $64/hour. | $4158 |
| Instruction: 72 hours at $22/hour. | $1584 |
| TOTAL | $7646 |