Commercial Pilot Zero to Hero Flight Program
Private Pilot Start
With current fuel prices, Budget 25 hours dual training at $125 per hour in the Cessna150 plus 25 hours Solo at $75.
Budget $1500 for the checkride. Budget $1000 for the ground school and supplies. $7500
Instrument (IFR)
Budget 50 hours Instruments $150 Dual/Solo.
We are working on getting an FAA flight simulator (prayers are appreciated) that would reduce that budget by 30-40%.
Budget $1000 for the checkride. Budget $1000 for the ground school and supplies. $10,500
Commercial
Budget 30 hours Dual training for Commercial $4500. Time build budget 150 hours at $150 $22,500.
Networking with other pilots can help reduce hourly costs and, occasionally, build time for free!
Budget $1000 for the checkride. Budget $1000 for the ground school and supplies. $28,000
Program Summary
So, on the high side, $46,000. If you achieve the certificates at FAA minimums, that would put you in the mid $30k