ESTIMATED COST TO ADVANCE FROM PRIVATE PILOT

THROUGH COMMERCIAL CERTIFICATES

EFFECTIVE MARCH 1, 2014 W/ FUEL SURCHARGE
PRIVATE PILOT CERTIFICATE
(Using our cost effective Cessna 152)

FAA Medical Exam ....................................................................................... $ 95.00

Books/Supplies/Ground School .................................................................... $ 720.00
25 hrs. Dual Instruction - C-152 @$157.65 ................................................ $ 3,941.25
20 hrs. Solo - C-152 $107.65 ..................................................................... $ 2,153.00
1.5 hrs. Solo - C-152 (Practical Test) $107.65 ............................................ $ 161.48
Examiner Fee ............................................................................................... $ 250.00
Sales Tax on Kit and Solo Time @ 5.95% ................................................... $ 157.04
Total............................................................................................................. $ 7,477.77

This assumes that you are ready for your FAA Practical Exam in 3 months and 45 hrs.
flight time. Actual times may vary.

INSTRUMENT RATING
(Using our Instrument Certified Cessna 172)
This estimate is based on a Private Certificate and a total of 46.5 hours from above.

Books/Supplies/Ground School .................................................................... $ 820.00

35 hrs. Dual Instruction - C-172 @$163.20 .................................................. $ 5,712.00
1.5 hrs. Solo - C-172 (Practical Test) @ $123.20......................................... $ 184.80
7 hrs. Pre-Post Flight Briefing ...................................................................... $ 350.00
Examiner Fee ............................................................................................... $ 300.00
Sales Tax on Kit and Solo Time @ 5.95% ................................................... $ 30.34
Total............................................................................................................. $ 7,192.10

This assumes you are ready for your FAA Practical Exam in 6 months and 81.5 hrs.
flight time.

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COMMERCIAL CERTIFICATE ASEL & AMEL

65 hrs. Solo - C152 @ $107.65 ................................................................... $ 6,997.00

45 hrs. Dual Instruction - C172 @ $173.20 ................................................ $ 7,794.00
5 hrs. Dual Instruction - C182RG @ $247.80………………………………….$ 1,189.00
5 hrs. Dual Instruction - BE76 Duchess @ $307.60………………………… $ 1,390.00
1.5 hrs. Solo - C-182RG (Practical Test) @ $187.80 ................................. $ 281.70
1.5 hrs. Solo - BE76 Duchess (Practical Test) @$257.60 .......................... $ 386.40
Examiner Fees ............................................................................................. $ 600.00
Sales Tax on Solo Time @ 5.95% ............................................................... $ 456.10
Total............................................................................................................. $19,242.20

This assumes that you are ready for both FAA Practical Exam in 4 months and have
201.5 hours for the initial Commercial ASEL, 208 hours for AMEL add-on, 209.5 total
upon completion of the program.

Private Pilot Certificate ................................................................................. $ 7,477.77

Instrument Rating ........................................................................................ $ 7,397.14
Commercial Pilot Certificate - ASEL & AMEL ............................................... $ 19,242.20
Grand Total ................................................................................................. $34,117.11

The above numbers are based on averages that have been established through years
of experience we have obtained here at St. Charles Flying Service, Inc. If Minimum
Part 141 Standards are used, it is possible to obtain the above-mentioned ratings at a
lesser cost.

Fuel surcharges vary with the cost of fuel at the time of service, the above listed cost
are based on fuel surcharges as of February 15, 2014 and are subject to change based
on the cost of fuel in any given time period.
Pre-payment of our programs can result in substantial savings, please ask about the
packages available.

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