I dream of the day I can begin taking ppl lessons. Once I'm assured that I
have my two teenage kids college and weddings paid for I will begin lesson
to obtain my ppl. I have a very good friend who is a pilot and generous
about allowing me to be his co-pilot. (Commander 112, and Piper Seneca III)
He thinks I'm a sure thing to finish in the minimum hours, but I think I'll
hit a snag somewhere.

His instructor has two 172's (160hp and 180 hp). They rent for $85 and
$90/hour wet. (including the $5/hr block time discount)

50 hours airplane rental at $85/hr is: $4675
30 hours instructor at $30/yr is: $ 900

Total for airplane and instructor: $5575
Headset: : $200 - 500
Learning materials, cd's etc: : $300 + ?
Renter's insurance: $???????

Total: appx $7000

Being able to say I'm a private pilot..........priceless.

It's not if...it's when.


"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?