All flight fees shown are to be used as guidelines only and are subject to change. Variations in fuel price, student aptitude and performance, and other factors beyond the university's control may impact total flight course costs.
The cost for each flight course is the sum of four cost components: aircraft (dry/no fuel), fuel, flight instructor and flight training device (FTD/simulator). The component costs for Summer, Fall, and Spring are:
Aircraft | Rate |
Piper Warrior G5 |
$174/hr |
Piper Warrior Avidyne |
$179/hr |
Piper Archer G1000 |
$185/hr |
Piper Seminole |
$315/hr |
Aurora Citabria |
$185/hr |
**All flight resources are at a wet rate (includes fuel)
Simulators | Rate |
RedBird MCX Simulator |
$65/hr |
Frasca Mentor Simulator |
$65/hr |
Frasca 242 Simulator |
$105/hr |
FAA Instruction (Flight Instructor hourly fee) |
$70/hr |
Fuel
Current market price/gallon multiplied by the average fuel consumption rate for the aircraft flown multiplied by the actual flight hours.
Flight training costs are incurred in addition to the university's regular tuition and fees. To assist in budgeting flight costs, the Core Flight Courses table lists typical flight costs for the core flight courses. Fuel is priced at the market rate, and due to the changing cost of fuel, oil and other petroleum products, a surcharge may be added.
The largest single variable in flight training cost is student performance. Success in minimum time and cost can only be achieved with student dedication and thorough preparation for each lesson. Additional flight electives beyond the core flight courses may be required depending on the degree program selected. Elective flight course minimum costs are listed in the Additional Costs table.
Core Flight Courses Minimum Costs (with fuel/per term)
Core Course | Flight License/Rating | Time Frame | Estimated Fees | Track 1 | Track 2 |
AVF 1001 Flight 1 |
Private Pilot License |
2 semesters |
$16,532.00 |
|
|
AVF 1002 Flight 2 |
1/3 of Commercial Pilot License |
1 semester |
$10,630.00 |
|
|
AVF 2001 Flight 3 |
Instrument Rating |
2 semesters |
$10,409.50 |
|
|
AVF 2101 Flight 4 |
Commercial Pilot License in Multi-engine Aircraft |
2 semesters |
|
$22,794.00 |
|
AVF 2002 Flight 4 |
Commercial Pilot License in Single-engine Aircraft |
1 semester |
|
|
$20,532.00 |
AVF 3001 - CFI |
Certified Flight Instructor *(Optional in Track 1, Required in Track 2) |
1 semester |
|
|
$9,838.00 |
|
TOTAL |
|
|
$60,365.50 |
$67,941.50 |
Additional Costs
Item | Cost |
New Pilot Starter Kit w/ Headset |
$718.83 + Tax |
FAA Medical Exam (may vary) |
$150.00-$200.00 |
FAA Written Test Fee |
$175/exam |
Making Your Flight Payment
The Panther Card must be used to pay flight costs on a pay-as-you-go basis. An initial deposit of $4,000.00 (or the minimum flight course cost if less than $4,000.00) is required at the beginning of each course. Flight costs are calculated and deducted from the Panther Card account at the conclusion of each lesson. A $1,000.00 minimum balance is required in most courses to ensure flight training continuity.