As I mentioned before, one of the main questions I get asked when I tell people about becoming a pilot has to do with cost. I stated I would be transparent with the costs… Well I’m 17 days into this adventure and my total is at $1,095.80.
What have I gotten for that amount?
· Knee Board
· Used Private Pilot Maneuvers Manual
· New Pilot Log book
· Used David Clark Headset
· A physical from an AME
· 6.8 hours of instruction
· 5.0 hours of flight time logged
· .4 hours if instrument (hood) training
· 8 take off and landings
Yes, this is absolutely expensive, but a lot of the major costs are in the beginning. I don’t anticipate having to purchase any other equipment, and once I start to solo, I will not have the instructor fees as often.
To put it in perspective, the price of a Mizuno MP-58 3-PW iron set of golf clubs is $1,099. This is the cost before you even set foot on the course, and who uses only 3 clubs? Also, who would argue that golf is more fun than soaring through the air?
Just wait until you take up restoring old cars or street rods. $1,095.00 won't get you an intake manifold and dual carbs.
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