Private Pilot Program
Rate Sheet
FAA Requirements
40 Total Hours (Minimum)
10 hrs Solo Flight Time
- 5 hrs of Cross-Country
- 1 Solo Cross-Country
- 150 nm minimum distance
- 3 Full-Stop Landings
- 1 leg greater than 50 nm
- 3 hrs of instrument training
- 3 T/O’s and LND’s at towered airport
20 hrs Dual Instruction with CFI
- 3 hrs of Cross-Country
- 3 hrs of Night Flight Training
- 1 Cross-Country > 100 nm total distance
- 10 Takeoffs and Landings to a Full Stop
- 3 hrs of instrument training
- 3 hrs flight training for checkride prep
Additional Requirements
- Minimum age: 17
- English Proficiency
- 3rd Class Medical Certificate
- Pass FAA Knowledge Test
- Pass FAA Practical Tests
- Oral
- Flight
Program Overview & Rates
Individual Program
25 hrs Ground Instruction
10 hrs Pre/Post Briefing
30 hrs Aircraft Rental
30 hrs Dual Flight Instruction
10 hrs Solo Aircraft Rental
Books, Study Material
Total Estimate
Academy Program
36 hrs Ground Instruction
10 hrs Pre/Post Briefing
30 hrs Aircraft Rental
30 hrs Dual Flight Instruction
10 hrs Solo Aircraft Rental
Books, Study Material
Total Estimate
All rates are subject to change without prior notice. Aircraft rental and instruction are billed based on Hobbs time, unless otherwise specified. Fuel surcharges may apply. Published package prices are estimates only; actual costs will vary based on student proficiency, scheduling, weather, and FAA minimums. Additional instruction beyond minimums will be billed at the standard hourly rate. Payment is due at time of service unless prior arrangements have been approved in writing. Unused funds are refundable, less any outstanding balances or fees.
2001 Piper Archer III
A clean, well-kept Archer III on the steam-gauge side of the house. The 180-hp Lycoming and forgiving Hershey-bar wing make it the ideal primary trainer for student pilots who want to learn the analog instruments first.
180 hp
128 kts
640 nm
2,550 lb
4 Seats
Analog
Full Avionics & Equipment
Avionics
Equipment
Instrument Rating Program
Rate Sheet
FAA Requirements
One IFR
Cross-Country
- At least 250 nm total distance
- Along airways or ATC-directed routing
- At least 3 different instrument approaches
- Landing at 3 different airports
40 hrs
Actual or Simulated Instrument
- At least 15 hrs must be dual training with a CFII
50 hrs
Cross-Country PIC
- Must include 10 hrs in airplanes
Program Overview & Rates
Individual Program
20 hrs Ground Instruction
15 hrs Pre/Post Briefing
40 hrs Aircraft Rental (Dual)
40 hrs Dual Flight Instruction
Books, Study Material
Total Estimate
Academy Program
24 hrs Academy Ground Instruction
15 hrs Pre/Post Briefing
40 hrs Aircraft Rental (Dual)
40 hrs Dual Flight Instruction
Books, Study Material
Total Estimate
Time Building
40 hrs Aircraft Rental (Solo) — Piper Archer III – PA-28-181
Time building is the process of logging the required flight hours as Pilot in Command needed before qualifying for your Instrument Rating checkride. Under 14 CFR §61.65, a pilot must have at least 50 hours of cross-country PIC time, in addition to the instrument training requirements.
Total Estimate: $7,800
All rates are subject to change without prior notice. Aircraft rental and instruction are billed based on Hobbs time, unless otherwise specified. Fuel surcharges may apply depending on current fuel prices. Published package prices, if any, are provided as estimates only; actual training costs will vary based on student proficiency, scheduling, weather, and FAA minimum requirements. Additional flight or ground instruction beyond minimums will be billed at the standard hourly rate. Payment is due at the time of service unless prior arrangements have been approved in writing. Unused funds on account are refundable, less any outstanding balances or fees.
2023 Piper Archer LX
The instrument training flagship. Full Garmin G1000 NXi glass, GFC 700 autopilot, leather interior, and factory air conditioning — the same flight deck you’ll find in regional turboprops and King Airs. Train on glass from day one.
180 hp
128 kts
522 nm
14,100 ft
4 Seats
G1000 NXi
Full Avionics & Equipment
Avionics — Garmin G1000 NXi Suite
Interior & Equipment
Commercial Pilot Program
Rate Sheet
FAA Requirements
250 Total Hours (Minimum)
Flight Time Requirements
- 250 hrs total
- 100 hrs PIC
- 50 hrs in airplanes
- 50 Cross-Country
- 20 hrs Training
- 10 hrs Instrument
- 10 hrs TAA
- Day & Night Cross-Country
- 10 hrs Solo/PIC
- Long Cross-Country + Night
Eligibility
- Minimum age: 18 years old
- English Proficiency
- Private Pilot Certificate
- Second Class Medical
- Pass Knowledge & Practical Tests
- Meet Flight Time requirements
- (per §61.129)
Program Overview
15 hrs Individual Ground Instruction
15 hrs Pre/Post Briefing
20 hrs Aircraft Rental
10 hrs Technically Advanced Aircraft Rental
30 hrs Dual Flight Instruction
Total Estimate
$11,750
Time Building
50 hrs Aircraft Rental (Solo)
70 hrs Aircraft Rental (Solo)
100 hrs Aircraft Rental (Solo)
All rates are subject to change without prior notice. Aircraft rental and instruction are billed based on Hobbs time, unless otherwise specified. Fuel surcharges may apply depending on current fuel prices. Published package prices, if any, are provided as estimates only; actual training costs will vary based on student proficiency, scheduling, weather, and FAA minimum requirements. Additional flight or ground instruction beyond minimums will be billed at the standard hourly rate. Payment is due at the time of service unless prior arrangements have been approved in writing. Unused funds on account are refundable, less any outstanding balances or fees.
2001 Piper Archer III
Two airplanes available for commercial training. N5324P is the IFR workhorse — dual Garmin GNS 430W navigators, S-TEC System 55X autopilot, Stormscope, and factory air conditioning. N4178N keeps things classic on a traditional six-pack panel. Pick the right tool for the lesson.
180 hp
125 kts
640 nm
2,550 lb
4 Seats
2 Aircraft
Full Avionics & Equipment
N5324P — Avionics
N5324P — Equipment
N4178N — Avionics
N4178N — Equipment
30 Day CFI Program
Rate Sheet
FAA Requirements
Certificate Prerequisites*
- Commercial Pilot Certificate (Single Engine)
- Instrument Rating
- Valid FAA Medical Certificate
- Spin Endorsement
- CFI & FOI Knowledge Tests Completed
Testing & Eligibility
- Pass FAA CFI Knowledge Test
- Pass FAA CFI Practical Test
- Logbook Endorsement on FOI
- Minimum Age 18
- English Proficiency
Program Overview & Rates
Individual Program
36 hrs Individual Ground Instruction
10 hrs Aircraft Rental
10 hrs Dual Right Seat CFI Training
15 hrs Pre/Post Briefing
2 hrs Aircraft Rental for Checkride
Total Estimate
Academy Program
Up to 82 hrs Academy Ground Instruction
10 hrs Aircraft Rental
10 hrs Dual Right Seat CFI Training
15 hrs Pre/Post Briefing
2 hrs Aircraft Rental for Checkride
Total Estimate
All rates are subject to change without prior notice. Aircraft rental and instruction are billed based on Hobbs time, unless otherwise specified. Fuel surcharges may apply depending on current fuel prices. Published package prices, if any, are provided as estimates only; actual training costs will vary based on student proficiency, scheduling, weather, and FAA minimum requirements. Additional flight or ground instruction beyond minimums will be billed at the standard hourly rate. Payment is due at the time of service unless prior arrangements have been approved in writing. Unused funds on account are refundable, less any outstanding balances or fees.
2001 Piper Archer III
The CFI checkride airplane. A clean, well-kept Archer III on the steam-gauge side of the house — the right platform for teaching primary students on analog instruments and finishing the CFI initial in one trip.
180 hp
125 kts
640 nm
2,550 lb
4 Seats
Analog
Full Avionics & Equipment
Avionics
Equipment
15 Day CFI-I Program
Rate Sheet
FAA Requirements
Certificate Prerequisites
- Current FAA CFI Certificate (Single Engine)
- Instrument Rating
- Valid FAA Medical Certificate
- CFI-I Knowledge Test Completed
Testing & Eligibility
- Pass FAA CFI-I Knowledge Test
- Pass FAA CFI-I Practical Test
- Logbook Endorsement on FOI
- Minimum Age 18
- English Proficiency
Program Overview & Rates
Individual Program
15 hrs Individual Ground Instruction
8 hrs Aircraft Rental
8 hrs Dual Right Seat CFI Training
10 hrs Pre/Post Briefing
2 hrs Aircraft Rental for Checkride
Total Estimate
Academy Program
30 hrs Academy Ground Instruction
8 hrs Aircraft Rental
8 hrs Dual Right Seat CFI Training
10 hrs Pre/Post Briefing
2 hrs Aircraft Rental for Checkride
Total Estimate
All rates are subject to change without prior notice. Aircraft rental and instruction are billed based on Hobbs time, unless otherwise specified. Fuel surcharges may apply depending on current fuel prices. Published package prices, if any, are provided as estimates only; actual training costs will vary based on student proficiency, scheduling, weather, and FAA minimum requirements. Additional flight or ground instruction beyond minimums will be billed at the standard hourly rate. Payment is due at the time of service unless prior arrangements have been approved in writing. Unused funds on account are refundable, less any outstanding balances or fees.
2023 Piper Archer LX
The CFI-I checkride airplane. Full Garmin G1000 NXi glass with GFC 700 autopilot — the right platform for teaching instrument students on the same flight deck found in regional turboprops and King Airs.
180 hp
128 ktas
522 nm
14,100 ft
4 Seats
G1000 NXi
Full Avionics & Equipment
Avionics — Garmin G1000 NXi Suite
Interior & Equipment
MEI Program
Rate Sheet
FAA Requirements
Certificate Prerequisites
- Certified Flight Instructor Certificate
- Commercial Pilot Certificate
Testing & Eligibility
- Pass FAA Knowledge Test
- Pass FAA Practical Test
- Logbook Endorsement on FOI
Prerequisites
- FAA Single Engine Commercial Pilot Certificate with Instrument Rating
- Valid FAA Medical Certificate
- 10 hrs PIC in a Multi-Engine airplane at the time of starting this course, if not, add extra day for each 5 hours missing
Program Overview & Rates
MEI Program
Up to 10 hrs Academy Ground Instruction
8 hrs Multi-Engine Aircraft Rental
8 hrs Dual Right Seat MEI Training
3 hrs Pre/Post Briefing
Total Estimate
$4,750
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All rates are subject to change without prior notice. Aircraft rental and instruction are billed based on Hobbs time, unless otherwise specified. Fuel surcharges may apply depending on current fuel prices. Published package prices, if any, are provided as estimates only; actual training costs will vary based on student proficiency, scheduling, weather, and FAA minimum requirements. Additional flight or ground instruction beyond minimums will be billed at the standard hourly rate. Payment is due at the time of service unless prior arrangements have been approved in writing. Unused funds on account are refundable, less any outstanding balances or fees.
Tecnam P2006T
Joining the fleet — our multi‑engine trainer. The Tecnam P2006T is a modern all‑metal light twin powered by two Rotax 912 S3 engines: fuel‑efficient, easy on the wallet, and the cleanest path from your Commercial single to a multi‑engine rating.
2 × 100 hp
135 ktas
669 nm
2,712 lb
4 Seats
TBA
More Details Coming Soon
Full avionics list, equipment details, and photos publish when this airplane enters service at KVNY. Maintenance standards and aircraft condition match the rest of the fleet.