Cost of flying lessons

Bay Bridge with Capital Air is a tad under $100 an hour with a 152 and instructor.
I think instructors are $45/hr, then (it was) $52/hr for the 152 blocked.
Block time on the plane takes it down a bit.
You can check out their web site (google it), and they also fly out of Tipton right across the street from NSA.

(Now, with that said, NSA's computers picked up this message because I've included their name, and
I'm probably on a watch list because this is aviation related. Uh oh!)

Well we've got everyone beat here at Skypark. I can't believe what some of
you guys are paying. Rental of a Cessna 150 is $37.35/hr and instruction is
$15.00/hr. I'm not an official spokes person for Skypark, I'm just currently
earning my power rating. Also, average hours per student here for Private is
about 60 hours. You do have to carry insurance to solo, I think I paid
$300.00 for a years worth of insurance with the required hull insurance and
what not. We're located in Wadsworth, Ohio and have about 11 150/152's
available for rent. Here is the website http://www.flyskypark.com . The
prices I give are for the block rate, you have to pay $300.00 at a time to
receive those rates. It's a great deal and I highly recommend the
instructors. Check out their website and hopefully we'll see you soon.
"Ramapriya" wrote in message
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Folks,

At the only flight training center here in Dubai where I presently
live, about 40 flying classes would cost USD 6000. How much would a
similar duration course in the east coast of the US cost? I know costs
will vary, but what can I assume to be the average? Just for
information, a return ticket to NY costs about USD 1300...

I'd be grateful for inputs, thank you.

Ramapriya





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(Ramapriya) wrote in news:30a8759c.0411080102.78dcdf83
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Folks,

At the only flight training center here in Dubai where I presently
live, about 40 flying classes would cost USD 6000. How much would a
similar duration course in the east coast of the US cost? I know costs
will vary, but what can I assume to be the average? Just for
information, a return ticket to NY costs about USD 1300...

I'd be grateful for inputs, thank you.

Ramapriya



Not sure what you mean by 40 flying classes, but if that means 40 flight
lessons, assuming about 1.2hrs per lesson that would come to about 50 hrs.
$6000 is not too bad for 50 hours. You could find it cheaper in the US, but
not by much. Once you add the $1300 travel and anther $2000 for
accomodations, you will definitely be better off getting your training
where you are. Furthermore, you can learn at a more leisurely pace there,
instead of trying to meet a deadline and being at the mercy of weather, not
to mention you will need a student visa to the U.S. and jump through the
TSA hoops, get finger printed by FBI, and get treated like a terrorist.
Definitely not worth it...



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$6000 is about right. Yes, it can be done for less, but I wouldn't
bet your money on a round trip ticket to the US on it.

Ramapriya wrote:

Folks,

At the only flight training center here in Dubai where I presently
live, about 40 flying classes would cost USD 6000. How much would a
similar duration course in the east coast of the US cost? I know costs
will vary, but what can I assume to be the average? Just for
information, a return ticket to NY costs about USD 1300...

I'd be grateful for inputs, thank you.

Ramapriya

(Ramapriya) wrote in message . com...
Folks,

At the only flight training center here in Dubai where I presently
live, about 40 flying classes would cost USD 6000. How much would a
similar duration course in the east coast of the US cost? I know costs
will vary, but what can I assume to be the average? Just for
information, a return ticket to NY costs about USD 1300...

I'd be grateful for inputs, thank you.

Ramapriya

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You don't indicate if those 40 classes would qualify you for a license
in Dubai.
It seems average costs across the USA are $65.00 for a training
aircraft such as the Cessna 150/152, and Instructor rates vary from
$15-45.00 per hour. It requires an average of 60 hours from start to a
private license even though the regulations state less for minimums.
In a school where you do nothing but ground school or fly every day
from start to finish, you can probably do it in 30 days and less than
60 hours flight time. So, figure out how much it costs to get here,
how much it will cost for room and meals, how much the total training
will cost, and see if your budget allows it. It would appear you can
do it for the same amount in Dubai.
I have been an instructor for nearly 40 years now and still active. My
rate varies from $25-40 per hour. The local aircraft rent for $60-80
per hour. Insurance is optional but as a foreigner you'd be required
to get it at a minimum of $300 per year. The local examiner for the
license charges $250 for the private pilot flight exam.
Ol Shy & Bashful

On 11 Nov 2004 05:49:35 -0800, (SelwayKid) wrote:

as a foreigner

I think "foreigner" is now a pejorative. I know at the local
university they are known as "international students".

Perhaps "citizenship challenged" would be more PC?


all the best -- Dan Ford
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Cub Driver writes:
On 11 Nov 2004 05:49:35 -0800, (SelwayKid) wrote:
I think "foreigner" is now a pejorative. I know at the local
university they are known as "international students".

I am a "non-resident alien". I like to shorten this to "alien",
'cause it amuses me to think of running around Pittsburgh with green
skin and flashing antennae on top of my head.

Of course, if I talk to immigration folks I call myself an "F1 student
studying towards a PhD". To everyone else I am just "Canadian".

Perhaps "citizenship challenged" would be more PC?

This one I have never heard, and hope to never hear. :-)

Chris
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On 12 Nov 2004 11:59:43 -0500, Christopher Brian Colohan
wrote:

I am a "non-resident alien". I like to shorten this to "alien",
'cause it amuses me to think of running around Pittsburgh with green
skin and flashing antennae on top of my head.

We had a friend whose daughter was born in Brazil and her son in New
Hampshire. He was hugely delighted to discover that his sister was an
alien.

all the best -- Dan Ford
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