Breaking down the price to fly.

The median cost for a private pilot certificate exceeds $16,000 (24 weeks), while an instrument rating costs about $11,500 (15 weeks), and a commercial pilot certificate is around $10,000 (12 weeks).

Median private-pilot training costs have risen to $16,500 according to the latest State of Flight Training Report by Redbird Flight, while median instrument-training costs have risen to $11,500.

Median private-pilot training costs have risen to $16,500 according to the latest State of Flight Training Report by Redbird, while median instrument-training costs have risen to $11,500. Median time ...

Becoming a commercial pilot is an exciting career path, but it also requires a significant financial investment. Aspiring pilots must complete multiple stages of flight training, earn several aviation ...