Your Path to the Skies
Choose the license that's right for you — compare membership tiers, pricing, and approximate training costs to find the best fit.
Private Pilot License (PPL)
The full-featured license for aspiring aviators who want fewer restrictions.
Approx. Total Cost
~$9,250
(Based on 40 FAA minimum hours)
Paid to Flight School: ~$6,700
- Aircraft Rental (40 hrs) $4,000
- Flight Instruction (30 hrs dual) $1,800
- Membership (2 mo. min) $600
- Ground School (Sporty's) $299
Outside Fees & Supplies: ~$2,550
- DPE Practical Exam (Checkride) $800
- Pilot Supplies (Headset, Books, etc.) $750
- Renter's Insurance (Annual) $450
- FAA 3rd Class Medical $200
- FAA Knowledge Test $175
- Aircraft for Checkride (~1.5 hrs) $150
Sport Pilot Certificate
The fastest and most affordable path to becoming a pilot for recreational flying.
Approx. Total Cost
~$6,150
(Based on 20 FAA minimum hours)
Paid to Flight School: ~$3,800
- Aircraft Rental (20 hrs) $2,000
- Flight Instruction (15 hrs dual) $900
- Membership (2 mo. min) $600
- Ground School (Sporty's) $299
Outside Fees & Supplies: ~$2,350
- DPE Practical Exam (Checkride) $800
- Pilot Supplies (Headset, Books, etc.) $750
- Renter's Insurance (Annual) $450
- FAA Knowledge Test $175
- Aircraft for Checkride (~1.5 hrs) $150
- FAA Medical Not Required!
Membership Comparison
All memberships and per-hour rates compared side-by-side.
Basic | Premium | |
|---|---|---|
Cessna 172 rate (per hour) | $130 | $100 |
Aircraft access | Training aircraft | All aircraft |
Monthly membership fee | $180 / mo | $300 / mo |
Annual membership fee | $1800 / yr Save 17% | $3000 / yr Save 17% |
Notes:
Instruction (CFI) is billed separately to the instructor.
Military and first responder discounts are available — contact us to apply.
Aircraft access: Basic members have full scheduling access to eligible aircraft subject to owner restrictions; same-day bookings are allowed where the aircraft is available. Premium members have the same access plus priority support and access to premium aircraft when available.
Scheduling rules:
- Basic members: Full access to scheduling subject to aircraft availability and standard operational checks. Same-day bookings are permitted for members when the aircraft is available; some aircraft may remain restricted by owner preference.
- Premium members: Includes everything in Basic plus additional benefits such as priority support and access to premium aircraft when available.