Commercial Pilot Program

Rate Sheet

FAA Requirements

FAR §61.129 • FAR §61.123 • FAR §61.125

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

Program Outline
Standard Rate

15 hrs Individual Ground Instruction

$1,350
$90/hr

15 hrs Pre/Post Briefing

$1,350
$90/hr

20 hrs Aircraft Rental

Piper Archer III – PA-28-181
$3,900
$195/hr

10 hrs Technically Advanced Aircraft Rental

Piper Archer III – PA-28-181 – G1000 NXi
$2,450
$245/hr

30 hrs Dual Flight Instruction

$2,700
$90/hr

Total Estimate

$11,750

Time Building

(Available As Needed)
Flight Pack
Standard Rate
Pay in Advance

50 hrs Aircraft Rental (Solo)

Piper Archer III – PA-28-181
$9,750
$195/hr
$9,000
$180/hr

70 hrs Aircraft Rental (Solo)

Piper Archer III – PA-28-181
$13,650
$195/hr
$12,600
$180/hr

100 hrs Aircraft Rental (Solo)

Piper Archer III – PA-28-181
$19,500
$195/hr
$18,000
$180/hr
Pricing Disclaimer

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.

Your Aircraft

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

Lycoming O‑360

125 kts

Max Cruise

640 nm

Range

2,550 lb

Max Takeoff Wt.

4 Seats

Side‑by‑Side

2 Aircraft

N5324P · N4178N

N5324P — Avionics

  • Dual Garmin GNS 430W WAAS GPS / NAV / COM
  • S-TEC System 55X autopilot with altitude pre-select
  • Garmin GTX 345 ADS-B In / Out transponder
  • Garmin GMA 340 audio panel with 4-place intercom
  • BFGoodrich WX-500 Stormscope (lightning detection)
  • Dual Garmin GI 106A GPS / VOR / LOC / GS indicators

N5324P — Equipment

  • Factory air conditioning
  • Electric standby vacuum system
  • Heated pitot tube
  • Wingtip strobes & landing lights
  • Dual toe brakes with control wheel steering
  • 2-blade Sensenich propeller

N4178N — Avionics

  • Garmin GNS 430W WAAS GPS / NAV / COM (color moving-map)
  • Garmin GMA 340 audio panel with intercom
  • Garmin GTX 345 ADS-B In / Out transponder
  • Garmin GI 106A GPS / VOR / LOC / GS indicator
  • Standard six-pack: AI · ALT · ASI · TC · DG · VSI

N4178N — Equipment

  • Factory air conditioning
  • Heated pitot tube
  • Wingtip strobes & landing lights
  • 4-place intercom
  • Dual toe brakes
  • 2-blade Sensenich propeller
  • Maintained on a continuous inspection schedule

TEST ONLY

FAA Requirements: TESTING ONLY
(FAR §61.129) (FAR §61.123) (FAR §61.125)
  • 250 hrs Total (Minimum)
  • 100 hrs PIC (50 hrs in airplanes, 50 Cross-Country
  • 20 hrs Training (10 hrs instrument, 10 hrs TAA, Day & Night XC.
  • 10 hrs Solo/PIC (Long Cross-Country + Night)
  • Private Pilot Certificate
  • English Proficiency
  • 2nd Class Medical Certificate
  • Pass FAA Knowledge Test
  • Pass FAA Practical Tests

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