UAA Flight Training Costs
Fees Per Course
| Required Courses | Flight Fees (see note)* | Flight Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Private (C172) | $14,996.00 | 50.0 |
| Instrument | $15,188.00 | 50.0 |
| Commercial I | $6,101.00 | 21.5 |
| Commercial II | $9,334.00 | 33.0 |
| Commercial III | $10,509.00 | 35.5 |
| Multi-Engine (MEL) | $8,035.00 | 15.0 |
|
Total |
$64,163 |
205 |
| Optional Courses | Flight Fees (see note)* | Flight Hours |
| CFI | $7,866.00 | 25.0 |
| Add-On Rating- CFII | $5,830.00 | 15.0 |
|
Add-On Rating - MEI |
$12,685.00 | 25.0 |
|
Helicopter to Fixed Wing |
Flight Fees (see note)* | Flight Hours |
|
Rotor Transition Instrument |
$6,042.00 | 16.0 |
|
Rotor Transition Commercial 1 |
$5,648.00 | 17.0 |
|
Rotor Transition Commercial 2 |
$5,728.00 | 18.0 |
|
Rotor Transition Commercial 3 |
$6,872.00 | 20.0 |
Aircraft/Instructor Costs
| Description | Rate |
|---|---|
| Instructor Rate | $60/hr |
| C172 | $230/hr |
| Comanche (twin-engine) | $375/hr |
| Redbird Simulator(s) | $48/hr |
Additional Costs May Include:
- Checkrides (est. $1,250 each)
- Flight Bag
- iPad
- 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).