Tradewinds Flight School - Single Engine Programs

Single Engine Programs

Tradewinds Flight School

"Where Dreams Become Reality"™

"STOP DREAMING ABOUT IT, JUST DO IT!"™

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Below are our Pay-As-You-Go Flight Training Costs:

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jAircraft Rental Rates
Cessna 152 (VFR/IFR)	$110/hr
Cessna 172 (IFR)	$125/hr
Piper Archer II (IFR)	$130/hr
Piper Arrow 200 (IFR)	$160/hr
Aeronca Champ (VFR)	$100/hr
Piper Seneca (IFR)	$265/hr
BATD (Flight Training Device) Dual	$125/hr
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jFlight Instructor Rates
Private	$50/hr
Instrument	$55/hr
Commercial	$55/hr
Multi-Engine	$60/hr
Aerobatic/AG Instruction	$60/hr
Your airplane	$60-$100/hr
Ground Briefing	$45/hr

King DVD Ground School available for Private, Instrument and Commercial Programs.	$199/person
One-on-One Ground School with a Senior Ground School Instructor	$250/person + supplies
jRecreational Pilot Certificate	Duration 1-2 Weeks
30 hours Cessna 152	$3,300.00
15 hours Instructor	$750.00
Ground School (Value of $199.00)	FREE
Logbook (Value of 23.99)	FREE
E6B Flight Computer (Value of $34.99)	FREE
Total Program Cost:	$4,050.00
Recreational Pilot For the same cost as a Sport Certificate you can earn a Recreational Certificate. You can fly a larger, faster, four place aircraft. Unlike a sport pilot who is only permitted to fly light sport aircraft, a recreational pilot can fly any fixed-gear single-engine airplane that does not exceed 180 hp. Fly FAA approved aircraft manufactured in America. Easily upgraded to private certificate!! Requires FAA medical. This price is based on a Cessna 152. You can upgrade to a Cessna 172 or Piper Archer for an additional cost. Program must be pre-paid in order to receive discounts/free pilot supplies. *Does not include Pilot Supplies, Ground Briefing, FAA exams or certificates. These times are based on FAA minimums/recommended hours and additional hours may be needed/required.	Contact us for details.
jPrivate Pilot Certificate	Duration 4 weeks
40 hours Cessna 152	$4,400.00
20 hours Instructor	$1,000.00
*Does not include Pilot Supplies, Ground Briefing, FAA exams or certificates. These times are based on FAA minimums and additional hours may be needed/or required.	$5,400.00
More Info: Private Pilot Program (Click here) Fast track Program: We offer an accelerated 21 day Private Pilot Program. We strongly recommend passing your written exam prior to arrival to complete the program in minimum time.	Contact us for details.
jInstrument Rating	Duration 2 Weeks
45 hours Cessna 152	$4,950.00
45 hours Instructor	$2,475.00
*Does not include Pilot Supplies, Ground Briefing, FAA exams or certificates. These times are based on FAA minimums and additional hours may be needed/required. Must have 50 hours PIC Cross-Country flight time before flight test.	$7,425.00
	Contact us for details.
jAccelerated Ten Day IFR Program	10 Days
30 hours Piper Archer	$3,900.00
10 hours BATD	$1,250.00
40 hours Instructor	$2,000.00
Note: No guarantee of rating to be accomplished in the minimum 40 hours. This is based on approximate training times. Instrument knowledge test must be passed prior to beginning the training. Pilot supplies are extra. *Does not include Pilot Supplies, Ground Briefing, FAA exams or certificates. These times are based on FAA minimums and additional hours may be needed. Must have 50 hours PIC Cross-Country flight time before flight test.	$7,150.00
	Contact us for details.
jTime Building for Commercial Requirements	Duration 3 Weeks
127 hrs Cessna 152 - Approximate	$13,970.00
2 hours Piper Arrow 200 Complex Sign-off	$430.00
5 hours Ground Briefing - Complex Aircraft	$225.00
*Does not include Pilot Supplies, Ground Briefing, FAA exams or certificates. These times are based on FAA minimums and additional hours may be needed.	$14,625.00
jSingle-Engine Commercial Certificate (CPL - SE) - FREE KING GROUND SCHOOL	Duration 1 Week
15 hours Piper Arrow 200	$2,400.00
15 hours Instructor	$825.00
*Does not include Pilot Supplies, Ground Briefing, FAA exams or certificates. These times are based on FAA minimums and additional hours may be needed. Must have a minimum of 250 hours before flight test.	$3,225.00
	Contact us for details.

"Knowledge is skill -- we offer both."™

All programs subject to Florida state sales tax of 6.5%

**Fuel Surcharge in effect.**

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