Pricing
Flight training is an investment in yourself. 609 Aviation Flight Training is committed to providing transparent, competitive pricing so you can plan your aviation journey without any hidden surprises.
Deposit Match Program
609 Aviation now offers a Deposit Match Program in place of block hour discounts. Students who place an upfront training deposit receive a matching credit applied to their account.
$10,000 – $12,499 3% Deposit Match
$12,500 – $14,999 4% Deposit Match
$15,000 – $20,000 5% Deposit Match
General Pricing
Discovery Flight $180
CFI Instruction $65
Sling Wet Rate $190
Piper Cherokee Wet Rate $205
Flight Instruction in Non-609 Aviation Aircraft $75
PPL Cost Estimate
- Flight Instruction 70 hours x $65/hour = $4,550
- Aircraft 50 hours x $180/hour = $9,000
- FAA Knowledge Test = $175
- Medical Exam Ranges from $100 – $200 = $200
- Ground School = $200
- FAA Practical Test Examiner dependent $900 -$1,500 = $1,000
Total Estimated Cost $15,125
Estimates above are FAA minimums and assume the student is consistently engaged in flight training. Some students may require additional hours.
Instrument Rating Estimate
The "Safety Pilot" Scenario (45 Hours)
- In this version, you do 20 hours of dual instruction with your CFII to build the core foundation, and you fly the remaining 25 hours with a safety pilot to build time and practice your approaches.
- Subtotal (Flight & Ground) - $11,150
The "All-Dual" Scenario (45 Hours)
- In this version, you'll be in the right seat for all 45 hours of your instrument training. Perfect for those who who want every hour to be highly structured.
- Subtotal (Flight & Ground) - $13,100
Professional Pilot Cost Estimate
- Phase 1: Private Pilot (PPL) | Target: 70 Hours | Timeline: 2.5 Months | Estimated Cost: $20,920
- Phase 2: Instrument Rating (IR) | Target: 50 Hours | Timeline: 1.5 Months | Estimated Cost: $14,625
- Phase 3: Commercial Pilot (CPL) | Target: 110 Hours (Brings total to 250) | Timeline: 2.5 Months | Estimated Cost: $28,680
- Phase 4: Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) | Target: 20 Hours (Brings total to 270) | Timeline: 1 Month | Estimated Cost: $9,930
Total Estimated Program Duration: 7.5 Months | Total Estimated Cost: $74,155
Estimates above are FAA minimums and assume the student is consistently engaged in flight training. Some students may require additional hours.
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