UAA Flight Training Costs
Fees Per Course
| Required Courses | Flight Fees (see note)* | Flight Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Private (C172 or DA-20) | $14,454 | 50 |
| Instrument | $14,118 | 50 |
| Commercial I | $5,511 | 21.5 |
| Commercial II | $8,514 | 33 |
| Commercial III | $9,639 | 35.5 |
| Multi-Engine (MEL) | $7,875 | 15 |
|
Total |
$60,111 |
205 |
| Optional Courses | ||
| CFI | $7,224 | 25 |
| Add-On Rating- CFII | $5370 | 15 |
|
Add-On Rating - MEI |
$12,525 | 25 |
|
Helicopter to Fixed Wing |
||
|
Rotor Transition Instrument |
$5,562 | 16 |
|
Rotor Transition Commercial 1 |
$5,148 | 17 |
|
Rotor Transition Commercial 2 |
$5,208 | 18 |
|
Rotor Transition Commercial 3 |
$6,312 | 20 |
Aircraft/Instructor Costs
| Description | Rate |
|---|---|
| Instructor Rate | $60/hr |
| Diamond DA-20 | $210/hr |
| C172 | $210/hr |
| C172 RG | $210/hr |
| Comanche (twin-engine) | $375/hr |
| Redbird Simulator(s) | $48/hr |
Additional Costs May Include:
- Checkrides (est. $1,250 each)
- Flight Bag
- Charts
- Headset
*Note: The costs listed above are based on the minimum flight and ground lesson hours
built into the syllabus for each course. Every student learns at a different pace,
and many factors can affect the rate at which students attain proficiency. If a student
needs additional training hours (more than what is listed in the syllabus), costs
will exceed the projections above. UAA Flight Operations recommends budgeting for at least 15% over minimum course costs
listed here.
**Note: You must have a commercial helicopter license to take Rotor Transition courses.
This page shows a breakdown of estimated flight fees, but does not include the cost of tuition. (See Aviation Program Costs for program estimates).