Our Rates
Straightforward hourly pricing.
Cessna 172 Rental
Wet rate (aircraft only)
$175/hr
Flight Instructor
Dual instruction time
$55/hr
FAA Minimum:40 total hours (20 dual + 10 solo + remaining as needed).
.jpg)
Flexible flight training for every stage—customized for beginners and advancing pilots. Learn at your pace, build hours efficiently, and reach your aviation goals.
You’ll train with an instructor who teaches you how to safely fly an airplane step by step. You’ll learn how to take off, land, and handle the airplane in different situations, plus how to plan trips and understand basic weather and rules. After you’ve practiced enough, you’ll fly by yourself for the first time, take a written test, and then finish with a final flight and oral exam with an FAA examiner to earn your license.
Cost: See Details Below
Earn your FAA private pilot certificate and open a world
of experiences and destinations
Train with experienced flight instructors and maintenance that prioritize your safety
Learn at your own pace with a training program catered to you
and your learning style. Your time and investment is as important to us
as it is to you
Buck's Flight Academy has a strict adherence to uphold and maintain all
14 CFR Part 43 and 91 maintenance requirements
Below is the FAA minimum cost estimate under Part 61 using the required 40 total flight hours. This pricing includes your aircraft rental and instructor time based on FAA minimums.
Straightforward hourly pricing.
Wet rate (aircraft only)
Dual instruction time
Based on the FAA’s minimum hour requirements.
40 hrs × $175/hr
20 hrs × $55/hr
Aircraft + instructor (FAA minimum only)
These costs vary by student, location, and examiner.
Estimated:$150 – $175
Estimated:$100 – $200(depends on AME and exam type)
Estimated:$300 – $1,000(headset, books, charts, logbook, apps)
Estimated:$700 – $1,000(paid directly to the examiner)
Estimated:$275 (Course needed to obtain ability to take written test exam)
After your discovery flight, your training shifts from “trying it out” to building real pilot skills. You’ll work with your instructor through a series of milestones that develop your confidence in the airplane, your knowledge on the ground, and your ability to make safe decisions. Below is what the typical path looks like as you progress toward your Private Pilot Certificate.
To begin training with the school you'll meet with an instructor who'll get to know you. You'll get introduced to our systems and upload required documents.
Your first few flights will get you comfortable in the airplane and begin introducing you to some of the basic maneuvers you'll perform on your exam and get the feel for flying.
Soon after you start training you'll work with your instructor who'll help you find an Aviation Medical Examiner and secure your student pilot certificate.
As you continue your training you'll prep for your solo flight. In this you'll learn to maneuver airspace, control the airplane in different phases of flight and master the controls. This is a major stage of training that will lead to your success as a pilot.
A time-honored tradition and rite of passage in aviation. You'll conduct your first solo flight and join the lineage of aviators who get their shirt tails cut away!
During this time you'll have both learned to fly the plane but also wealth of knowledge on the ground. You'll then take the written pilot exam at a local testing center and pass with a 70% or greater.
As you near the end of your training you'll conduct a number of required flights with and without your flight instructor leaving the comfort of your home airport and travel to some awesome destinations!
And we near the end at last! After hours of studying and training you'll work to prepare for your exam with a Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE)
Explore our academy’s training highlights and student journeys.
From solo to certified!