I started my training in Denver in 2002. I chose the 172SP @ about $108/hr
and the instructor was $35/hr plus $30/mo club dues. Three times a week
training and then my company decided to move us all to Oregon right before
the check ride. I continued after 3 months of looking for a school and bad
weather in a 172SP @ $125/hr, $45/hr for the instructor but no club dues.

With the time off and having to do some relearning as well as show my
instructor I was safe to solo my total time to check ride was 83 hours.
Adding up everything including books and fees I spent about $10,000 maybe a
bit more. I'm not including my headset or charts and A/FD's.

If I would have been able to stay in Colorado and not have had to travel so
much for work towards the end I was on track to spend about $7000.

It's all good. Probably the best money I've ever spent. Even better I'm
back home in Colorado where the Sun shines most of the time and I can fly
East without worry.

Paul.

"john smith" wrote in message
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After reading John's (BucFan) posting and the revelation that he spent
$12,500 to get his PPL, I have to wonder how representative this is?
It certainly is daunting, to say the least.
Is this is true, it is certainly a factor in the decline in pilot starts
and completions.
Where you live:
What are the going rates for dual instruction?

What are the rates and aircraft being used for training?