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This license entitles pilots to teach other individuals to fly an aircraft and become private or commercial pilots. CFI’s serve to enhance and evaluate the skill level and proficiency of aviators in pursuit of a higher pilot license, certificate or rating. (also known as a performance flight review).
Flight Instructor ratings come in three categories:
Admission Requirements:
| FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR COURSE RATES | Pricing |
19 Flight Hours with Instructor: Plane $206.45 + Instructor $76.18 = $282.63 /HR 1 Flight Hours in AATD Simulator AATD $148.84 + Instructor $76.18 = $225.02 /HR | $5,369.97 $225.02 |
| ** 60 Ground Instruction Hours = $76.18 /HR | $4,570.80 |
| ** ACADEMY DISCOUNTED RATES MAY APPLY** | |
Stage Checks 9 Hours Ground Training = $99.23 /HR 5 Hours Flight Training = $305.68 /HR | $893.07 $1,528.40 |
| Written exams | $525.00 |
| Final Exam Fees –4 Hours @ $206.45 + Examiner Fees | $4,225.80 |
| Cessna Ground School | $424.00 |
| Related Books & Materials Estimate | $231.65 |
| Enrollment Fee 141 | $210.00 |
| Estimated Total | $18,203.71 |
Rate increase per model – C172 SPG1000 $441.00
Spartan Flight Academy (SFA) offers non-Title IV, non-accredited FAA Part 61 training that is not eligible for federal student aid. SFA operates independently from Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology. Spartan Flight Academy does not guarantee third-party certifications/ratings or employment. Estimated time required assumes a full-time flying schedule, varies by individual, and is not guaranteed. Additional flight hours and certifications are required to be eligible to apply for more advanced opportunities, such as airline pilot positions.
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