A private pilot certificate allows a person to fly for pleasure with less restrictions than with the sport, or recreational pilot certificates.
Training Costs
The minimum training costs for the Private Pilot certificate are as follows:
| 40 hours of aircraft rental | $3,500.00 |
| 30 hours of dual instruction (includes 10 hrs of ground) | $1,500.00 |
| Private Pilot ground school(optional) | $400.00 |
| Private Pilot kit | $175.00 |
| Headset rental | $180.00 |
| FAA written test | $165.00 |
| Practical test | $500.00 |