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TURN A CONVERSATION INTO A PLAN

Give your training
a realistic budget.

Bring a school’s written quote, then account for the aircraft, instruction, and costs around the flying. Adjust the assumptions as your plan develops.

Illustrative planning inputs. The starting values below are examples, not school quotes, a national average, or a prediction of how many hours you will need. Replace them with your own figures.
01 / IN THE AIR

Flight instruction

If your aircraft rate already includes the instructor, set the separate instructor rate to zero. This simple planner treats entered flight hours as dual; adapt the aircraft and instruction totals for solo time.

02 / ON THE GROUND

Ground learning & other costs

Include your own estimates for exams, checkride, medical, equipment, insurance, travel, and accommodation. Check which items your school’s quote includes.

03 / ROOM TO ADJUST

Your contingency

Allow for extra training, schedule changes, and unexpected expenses. Your personal circumstances determine the right amount.

TAKE THIS TO YOUR SCHOOL VISIT

Leave with answers, not assumptions.

  • Request a written breakdown of aircraft, instructor, fuel, tax, and additional fees.
  • Ask whether quoted hours are minimums, estimates, or actual recent student examples.
  • Check aircraft availability, maintenance cover, weather cancellation, and instructor schedules.
  • Confirm the exact course, location, certificate goal, and applicable training approval.
  • Read payment, deposit, refund, and transfer policies before committing funds.
  • Ask what skills and experience your next step will require after the certificate.

The right questions make a better start.

Meet the school. Know the aircraft.
Understand the commitment.

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