Pilot Programs Available from Volunteer Aviation
 Private Pilot training package based on FAA requirements [14 CFR 61.109(a)]
To become a private pilot, you will need a minimum of 40 hours total flight time which includes:
-20 hours flight training from an authorized instructor
-10 hours solo flight time
-10 hours dual or solo
Rental Costs as of 10/2008:
-Aircraft Rental (Cessna 152) @ $95.00/hour
-Aircraft Rental (Cessna 172) @ $125.00/hour
-Instruction (flight or ground) @ $40.00/hour
Instead of paying by the hour, you can choose our Private Pilot Package:
$6,500.00
-fixed price including fuel cost
-up to 45 hours flight time
-student priority
-includes 10 hours ground instruction
Costs Not Included
-FAA medical certificate approx. $75.00
-FAA written exam approx. $90.00
-FAA practical exam approx. $350.00
-Additional study materials, charts, pilot supplies, etc.
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Instrument training package based on FAA requirements [14 CFR 61.65 (8)(d)]
50 hours cross country (PIC)
40 hours actual or simulated instrument which includes:
-at least 15 hours instrument flight training from an authorized instructor
-3 hours practical test preparation
-250 nautical mile cross country
Rental Costs as of 10/2008:
-Aircraft Rental (Cessna 152) @ $95.00/hour
-Aircraft Rental (Cessna 172) @ $125.00/hour
-Instruction (flight or ground) @ $40.00/hour
Instrument Pilot Package:
$10,000.00
-fixed price including fuel cost
-student priority
-includes all required ground instruction
Costs Not Included
-FAA written exam approx. $90.00
-FAA practical exam approx. $350.00
-Additional study materials, charts, pilot supplies, etc.
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Helicopter to fixed wing package based on FAA requirements [14 CFR 61.109(a)]
19 hours total flight time which includes:
-9 hours flight training from an authorized instructor
-10 hours solo flight time
Rental Costs as of 10/2008:
-Aircraft Rental (Cessna 152) @ $95.00/hour
-Aircraft Rental (Cessna 172) @ $125.00/hour
-Instruction (flight or ground) @ $40.00/hour
Helicopter Transition Package:
$3,500.00
-fixed price including fuel cost
-up to 20 hours flight time
-student priority
-includes 10 hours ground instruction
Costs Not Included
-FAA medical certificate approx. $75.00
-FAA practical exam approx. $350.00
-Additional study materials, charts, pilot supplies, etc.
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Helicopter instrument to fixed wing instrument package based on FAA requirements [14 CFR 61.109(a)]
17 hours total flight time which includes:
-12 hours flight training from an authorized instructor
-5 hours Cross county PIC flight time
Rental Costs as of 10/2008:
-Aircraft Rental (Cessna 152) @ $95.00/hour
-Aircraft Rental (Cessna 172) @ $125.00/hour
-Instruction (flight or ground) @ $40.00/hour
Helicopter Instrument Transition Package:
$3,000.00
-fixed price including fuel cost
-up to 20 hours flight time
-student priority
-includes 10 hours ground instruction
Costs Not Included
-FAA medical certificate approx. $75.00
-FAA practical exam approx. $350.00
-Additional study materials, charts, pilot supplies, etc.
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Commercial Pilot Helicopter to Commercial Pilot Airplane
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