- Private Pilot License
- Instrument License
- Commercial Pilot
- Multi Engine
- Advanced Multi Engine
- Certified Flight Instructor
- Certified Flight Instructor-Instrument
- Mountain Flying Course
Estimated costs listed below are for the 2008-09 academic year and are accurate as of August 28, 2008.
Part 141 Training
Private Pilot License
Under Part 141, Federal Aviation Regulations require 35 hours of total aircraft time. Within that 35 hours, 20 hours of flight with an instructor is required and 5 hours of solo time is required. The other 10 solo hours are at the discretion of the instructor. These times are a minimum. Most students finish with a total of 48 hours or more.
Hesston College Aviation is using a curriculum that includes a minimum of 47.5 hours of total aircraft time. Within that 47.5 hours, you will be with an instructor 30 hours and solo 17.5 hours. You will obtain approximately 33 hours of ground instruction. The following is an estimate of what it will cost to get your Private Pilot License with Hesston College Aviation.
| 46.5 hours rental in a Cessna 172 @ $93/hour | |||
| 1.0 hour rental in Flight Training Device @ $54/hour | |||
| 30 hours of in-flight instruction @ $36/hour | |||
| 33 hours of ground briefing @ $36/hour | |||
| Ground School (auditing course) | |||
| FAA Knowledge Exam Fee | |||
| FAA Checkride Fee | |||
| Books & Pilot Supplies (approximate) | |||
TOTAL |
$8,010.50 |
The above total assumes training as a "Community Student" where no college credit is given. This total is a minimum figure. Students must take into account that the time it takes to complete the training may have a bearing on the end total cost. These prices are subject to change without prior notice. Books are purchased at our airport facility.
Instrument License
Under Part 141, Federal Aviation Regulations require 35 hours of simulated or actual instrument flight time with no more than 15 hours being flown in an approved ground trainer with an authorized instructor. The regulations require that you receive at least 15 hours of instruction in an aircraft category for which the rating is sought. These times are a minimum. Most students finish with a total of 43 or more hours.
Hesston College Aviation is using a curriculum that includes a minimum of 25.5 hours in an aircraft and 17.5 hours in an approved ground trainer. Within those hours, 40.5 hours will be with an instructor and 2.5 hours will be solo. The following is an estimate of what it will cost to get your Instrument Rating with Hesston College Aviation.
| 25.5 hours rental in a Cessna 172 @ $93/hour | |||
| 17.5 hours rental in Flight Training Device @ $54/hour | |||
| 40.5 hours of in-flight instruction @ $36/hour | |||
| 37 hours of ground briefing @ $36/hour | |||
| Instrument Ground School (auditing course) | |||
| FAA Knowledge Exam Fee | |||
| FAA Checkride Fee | |||
| Books | |||
TOTAL |
$7,370.50 |
The above total assumes training as a "Community Student" where no college credit is given. This total is a minimum figure. Students must take into account that the time it takes to complete the training may have a bearing on the end total cost. Prices are subject to change without prior notice. Books are purchased at our airport facility.
Commercial Pilot
Under Part 141, Federal Aviation Regulations require 120 hours for an airplane rating. Of these hours a minimum of 55 hours are dual, and a minimum of 10 hours are done in a complex airplane (C172RG). Many students require more time.
Hesston College Aviation is using a curriculum that includes a minimum of 127 hours in an aircraft and a Flight Training Device. Within those hours, 59.5 hours are with an instructor and 67.5 hours are flown solo. The following is an estimate of what it will cost to get your Commercial Pilot license with Hesston College Aviation.
| 95.5 hours rental in a Cessna 172 @ $93/hour | |||
| 23.5 hours rental in a Cessna 172RG @ $117/hour | |||
| 8 hours rental in Flight Training Device @ $54/hour | |||
| 59.5 hours of in-flight instruction @ $36/hour | |||
| 31.5 hours of ground briefing @ $36/hour | |||
| Instrument Ground School (auditing course) | |||
| FAA Knowledge Exam Fee | |||
| FAA Checkride Fee | |||
| Books (approximate) | |||
TOTAL |
$16,593.00 |
The above total assumes training as a "Community Student" where no college credit is given. This total is a minimum figure. Students must take into account that the time it takes to complete the training may have a bearing on the end total cost. Prices are subject to change without prior notice. Books are purchased at our airport facility.
Multi Engine
Federal Aviation Regulations do not have a total hours requirement for this course. The hours listed reflect the minimum time needed to develop the skills required by the Practical Test Standards. The course is designed to allow a person to add a multi-engine rating to a private or commercial license with an instrument rating.
| 8 hours twin engine aircraft rental @ $226/hour | |||
| 6 hours Dual Instruction @ $36/hour | |||
| 13 hours Ground Instruction @ $36/hour | |||
| FAA Checkride Fee | |||
| Books (approximate) | |||
TOTAL |
$3,490.00 |
The above total assumes training as a "Community Student" where no college credit is given. This total is an estimate figure. Students must take into account that the time it takes to complete the training may have a bearing on the end total cost. Prices are subject to change without prior notice. Books are purchased at our airport facility.
Advanced Multi Engine
| 19 hours twin engine aircraft rental @ $226/hr | |||
| 17 hours in-flight instruction @ $36/hr | |||
| 16 hours ground briefing @ $36/hr | |||
| Checkride with a Designate Examiner | |||
| Books (approximate) | |||
TOTAL |
$5,872.00 |
The above total assumes training as a "Community Student" where no college credit is given. This total is an estimate figure. Students must take into account that the time it takes to complete the training may have a bearing on the end total cost. Prices are subject to change without prior notice. Books are purchased at our airport facility.
Flight Instructor
| 8.5 hours rental in Cessna 172 @ $93/hour | |||
| 9.5 hours rental in Cessna 172RG @$117/hour | |||
| 6.5 hours rental in simulator @ $54/hour | |||
| 21.5 hours dual instruction @ $36/hour | |||
| 22 hours ground briefing @ $36/hour | |||
| Ground School (auditing) | |||
| FAA Knowledge Exam Fees (2 required; 1 additional if seeking ground instructor license) @ $90 ea. |
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| FAA Checkride Fee | |||
| Books (approximate) | |||
TOTAL |
$4,901.00 |
The above total assumes training as a "Community Student" where no college credit is given. This total is an estimate figure. Students must take into account that the time it takes to complete the training may have a bearing on the end total cost. Prices are subject to change without prior notice. Books are purchased at our airport facility.
Flight Instructor-Instrument
| 7 hours rental in a Cessna 172 @ $93/hour | |||
| 8 hours in AST HAWK Flight Training Device @ $54/hour | |||
| 12.5 hours dual instruction @ $36/hour | |||
| 14.5 hours ground briefing @ $36/hour | |||
| FAA Knowledge Exam Fee | |||
| FAA Checkride Fee | |||
| Books (approximate) | |||
TOTAL |
$2,475.00 |
The above total assumes training as a "Community Student" where no college credit is given. This total is an estimate figure. Students must take into account that the time it takes to complete the training may have a bearing on the end total cost. Prices are subject to change without prior notice. Books are purchased at our airport facility.
Mountain Flying Course
This course was designed by Hesston College Aviation to develop the person's piloting skills in mountainous terrain. During this course the student spends two days flying the Colorado Rockies west of Colorado Springs or in New Mexico. The only prerequisite for this course is a complex sign off because the aircraft used is a Cessna 172RG.
The following includes the complex check out. The price will be adjusted accordingly if the person has the required sign off.
| 10 hours in a Cessna 172RG @ $117/hour | |||
| 15 hours of Instruction @ $36/hour | |||
| Meals and Lodging (approximate) | |||
| Books and Materials (approximate) | |||
TOTAL |
$1,970.00 |
The above total assumes training as a "Community Student" where no college credit is given. This total is a minimum figure. Students must take into account that variables may have a bearing on the end total cost. Prices are subject to change without prior notice. Books are purchased at our airport facility.