Course Pricing
Aircraft Rental, Flight Instruction, Ground Instruction, and Parachute Rental are subject to a 5% discount if the course cost is deposited into the customer account in advance.
Private Pilot Course
Price estimation based on 5% discount from advanced course payment and minimum FAA requirements:
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7-KCAB Citabria @ $179.55 x 40 hours = $7,182.00
Flight Instruction @ $94.05 x 30 hours = $2,821.50
Ground Instruction @ $94.05 x 20 hours = $1,881.00
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Total Cost = $11,884.50
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You will also need to plan for the exams:
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FAA Practical Exam = $750
FAA Written Exam = $150
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Plan on materials including (headset, Ipad mini, Foreflight subscription, and online groundschool)
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Commercial Pilot Course
Price estimation based on 5% discount from advanced course payment and requirements/time building complete:
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7-KCAB Citabria @ $179.55 x 20 hours = $3,591.00
Flight Instruction @ $94.05 x 20 hours = $1,881.00
Ground Instruction @ $94.05 x 15 hours = $1,410.75
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Total Cost = $6,882.75
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You will also need to plan for the exams:
FAA Practical Exam = $750
FAA Written Exam = $150
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CFI (Certified Flight Instructor) Course
Price estimation based on 5% discount from advanced course payment and time in type:
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7-KCAB Citabria @ $179.55 x 10 hours = $1,795.50
Flight Instruction @ $94.05 x 10 hours = $940.50
Ground Instruction @ $94.05 x 15 hours = $1,410.75
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Total Cost = $4,146.75
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You will also need to plan for the exams:
FAA Practical Exam = $850
FAA Written Exams = $300
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Aerobatic Courses
Price estimation based on 5% discount from advanced course payment (10hrs or more) into account:
5 hour course:
7-KCAB Citabria @ $189.00 x 5 hours = $945.00
Aerobatic Instruction @ $199.00 x 5 hours = $995.00
Ground Instruction @ $99.00 x 1 hour = $99.00
Parachute Rental @ $99.00 x estimated 3 flights = $297.00
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Total Cost = $2,336.00
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10 hour course:
7-KCAB Citabria @ $179.55 x 10 hours = $1795.50
Aerobatic Instruction @ $189.05 x 10 hours = $1890.50
Ground Instruction @ $94.05 x 2 hours = $188.10
Parachute Rental @ $94.05 x 6 = $564.30
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Total Cost = $4,438.40
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Tailwheel Endorsement
Price estimation based on 5% discount from advanced course payment and average time to complete:
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7-KCAB Citabria @ $179.55 x 10 hours = $1,795.50
Flight Instruction @ $94.05 x 10 hours = $940.50
Ground Instruction @ $94.05 x 1 hour = $94.05
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Total Cost = $2,830.05
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CFI Part 61.183(i) Spin Endorsement
Price estimation based on average time to complete:
7-KCAB Citabria @ $189.00 x 1 hour = $189.00
Flight Instruction @ $99.00 x 1 hour = $99.00
Ground Instruction @ $99.00 x 0.5 hour = $49.50
Parachute Rental @ $99.00 = $99.00
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Total Cost = $436.50
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Disclaimer: course completion depends on how much you study and how quickly you can pick up the flying. As previously stated, the estimates are purely estimates. Each students' needs vary.
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If you have any questions please email us at tailwheeladventures@gmail.com or call (321) 946-8293.
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We look forward to flying with you!
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