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Flight Training Course Costs
The flight course costs listed below are based on the minimum flight times approved by the FAA for completion of the various pilot certificates and ratings offered through Northwestern State University. Actual required flight time and cost to completion will vary with individual aptitudes and abilities. The costs include hull, liability, and student renter insurance coverage.
PRIVATE PILOT CERTIFICATION
| AVIS 1101 - 3 sem. hours |
40 hours C152 @ $90/hr.
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$3,600.00
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25 hours flight instruction @ $25/hr.
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625.00
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Total
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$4,225.00
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COMMERCIAL PILOT CERTIFICATION
| AVIS 2101 - 3 sem. hours |
110 hours C152 @ $90/hr.
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$9,900.00
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| AVIS 2121 - 3 sem. hours |
10 hours C172RG @ $130/hr.
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1,300.00
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| AVIS 4201 - 3 sem. hours |
55 hours flight instruction @ $25/hr.
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1,375.00
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| Total |
$ 12,575.00
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INSTRUMENT RATING CERTIFICATION (in complex aircraft)
| AVIS 3101 - 3 sem. hours |
35 hours C172RG @ $130/hr.
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$4,550.00
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35 hours flight instruction @ $25/hr.
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875.00
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Total
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$5,425.00
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FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR - AIRPLANE CERTIFICATION
| AVIS 4221 - 2 sem. hours |
23 hours C152 @ $90/hr.
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$2,070.00
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2 hours C172RG @ $130/hr.
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260.00
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25 hours flight instruction @ $25/hr.
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625.00
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Total
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$2,955.00**
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Associate Degree Requirement - PRIVATE, COMMERCIAL, INSTRUMENT
Baccalaureate Degree Requirement - PRIVATE, COMMERCIAL, INSTRUMENT,
FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR OR MULTIENGINE
COMMERCIAL PILOT CROSS -TRAINING CERTIFICATION
(Commercial Rotorcraft to Commercial Airplane)
| AVIS 3701 - 2 sem. hours |
30 hours C152 @ $90/hr.
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$2,700.00
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| AVIS 3721 - 2 sem. hours |
10 hours C172RG @ $130/hr.
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1,300.00
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40 hours flight instruction @ $25/hr.
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1,000.00
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Total
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$5,000.00
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ADDITIONAL INSTRUMENT RATING CERTIFICATION
(Instrument Helicopter to Instrument Airplane)
| AVIS 4201 - 3 sem. hours |
15 hours C172RG @ $130/hr.
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$1,950.00
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15 hours flight instruction @ $25/hr.
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375.00
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Total
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$2,325.00
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INSTRUMENT FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATION (Additional Instructor Rating)
| AVIS 4231 - 2 sem. hours |
15 hours C172RG @ $130/hr.
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$1,950.00
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15 hours flight instruction @ $25/hr.
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375.00
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Total
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$2,325.00**
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**Based on Part 141 training minimums.
OTHER AVAILABLE COURSES - COSTS - TO BE ARRANGED
| Multi-Engine Rating | Airplane Transport Pilot - Single-Engine |
| Multi-Engine Flight Instructor | Airplane Transport Pilot - Multi-Engine |
Flight course costs shown are based on FAA approved student completion time using NSU owned aircraft. The actual cost of instruction is as follows:
| HOURLY RATE | |
| Cessna 152 (C152) - Solo |
$ 90.00
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| Cessna 172 (C172) [IFR GPS Equipped] - Solo |
115.00
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| Cessna Cutlass RG (C172RG) [IFR GPS Equipped] - Solo |
130.00
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| Single-Engine Simulator (ATC 710, FS 200) |
20.00
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| Multi-Engine Simulator (AST300) |
30.00
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| INSTRUCTION | HOURLY RATE |
| Primary Single-Engine | $ 25.00 |
| Advanced Single-Engine | 25.00 |
| Multi-Engine | 30.00 |
| Simulator (Single-Engine) | 25.00 |
| Simulator (Multi-Engine) | 30.00 |
| ATP Single-Engine | 35.00 |
| ATP Multi-Engine | 40.00 |
| Ground (Oral/Critique) | 25.00 |
| Supervised Solo | 5.85 |
| OTHER | |
| No-Show/Unauthorized Cancellation | $ 15.00 |
| Flight Deposit (Refundable) | 150.00 |
Miscellaneous student expenses, such as ground school costs, pre/post flight ground instruction books, and materials, FAA airmen knowledge computer testing fees, and flight examiner fees are not included in the flight course costs. The cost of University ground school courses is included in regular university tuition. Prices are subject to change without notice.