How much does it cost to get a private pilots license (PPL) in the USA?

Question

What kind of prices are we talking? How much and where is cheapest? Is California the most expensive place to learn, how much?

Answer 1

I will give you the specs that my flight school has. I'm in Altanta Ga. We offer Da-20's

40 Hours of flight time in a Da-20..............$3960.00

20 Hours of dual flight instruction................ $900.00

15 Hours of Individual Ground Instruction....$675.00

Private Pilot Kit(sold on the side by ASA)..$267.90

FAA Written Test is $90.00

FAA Flight Test is $300.00

Total is $6192.90

Keep in mind that this is only flight time and instruction. This isn't doesn't include your flight supplies. To check the supplies out go the sportys.com Also this is only a DEAD MINIMUM!!! It takes most people around 50 to 70hrs. so it could be between $6500 to I've seen $9000. Also (I know another one) you have to get medicals. They are good for a few years, but each can time costs you upwards of $100. I think you should look for a FAR/AIM. It will explain all requirements. I think that it if you have any questions just shoot me an e-mail

Answer 2

I think it's about $3000 here at this place for private license.

http://www.panamacademy.net/

Answer 3

It varies quite a bit from city to city, but it mostly depends on your abilities. There are minimum requirements that you must meet, and most people need more than the minimums before they are signed off by their instructors to take the test.

On average though you can probably expect to pay between $5000 to $7000