Private Pilots License
If your looking to become a pilot we can help. Our instructors will guide you through the process and give you all the instruction needed to acquire your dream.
Instructional Rates:
Piper Warrior (PA-28) – $160/hour
Cessna 182 – $200/hour
Instructor (Ground/Flight) – $55/hour
Additional Certificates
Looking to add on commercial or instrument rating? Or maybe just add a high performance endorsement. Our helpful instructors cane give you the training needed to advance your aviation career.
Instructional Rates:
Piper Warrior (PA-28) – $160/hour
Cessna 182 – $200/hour
Instructor (Ground/Flight) – $55/hour
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Average Cost breakdown
The times listed below are FAA minimums. It is difficult to obtain proficiency in the dual times listed, therefore, it is wise to add 10% to the total price for planning purposes. Valkyrie does not have fuel surcharges and there is no sales tax in Oregon.
FAA Requirement per FAR 61.129 Commercial Pilot airplane
This quote assumes a total of 150 hours of flight time, 50 of which are in a airplane. 100 hours PIC, of which 35 hours are in a airplane. This quote also assumes the student obtained his private airplane with the hours listed above and has 42 hours of logged flight time in a airplane.
Private Certificate
Item Cost
30 hours Dual Piper Warrior @ $215/hour $6,450
10 hours Solo Piper Warrior @ $160/hour $1,600
20 hours Ground @ $55/hour $1,100
Knowledge Test and Books $300
3rd Class Medical $120
Examiner fee and checkride (2.5 hours Piper Warrior, $850 examiner fee) $1,250
Total price for Private Airplane Certificate $10,820
Commercial Certificate
Item Cost
10 hours Piper Warrior @ $215/hour $2,150
98 hours Solo Piper Warrior @ $160/hour $15,680
5 hours Instrument C182Q @ $255/hour $1,275
20 hours Ground @ $55/hour $1,100
Knowledge Test and Books $300
2nd Class Medical $120
Examiner fee and checkride (2.5 hours Piper Warrior time $850 examiner fee) $1,250
Total price for Commercial Airplane Certificate $21,875
Instrument Certificate
Item Cost
10 hours in Simulator @ $55/hour $550
30 hours Dual in Instrument C182Q @ $255/hour $7,650
20 hours ground @ $55/hour $1,100
Knowledge Test and Books $300
Checkride and Examiner Fee (2.5 hours C182Q @ $255/hour + $850 examiner fee) $1,488
Total Cost for Instrument Airplane Certificate $11,088
