| X. Professional Pilot Program - DGCA |
Requirements: Applicant must be 17 year of age to initiate course, and 18 years of age at time of course completion. Must hold an FAA third class medical certificate.
Duration: 25 - 30 weeks
** This course is conducted under FAR part 141, and exceeds FAA minimum requirements. Cost estimates are estimated and are based on PFT historical averages. Although it is designed for the pilot with zero flying experience, credit may be available for those with previous flying experience. Also credit may be given under FAR part 61. This is evaluated on a case by case basis. Previous flying experience can significantly reduce course costs and time needed for completion. At course completion, the pilot will hold an FAA Commercial pilot certificate, single and multi engine land with instrument rating. This course includes jet transition training.
Single Engine:
| Hours Instruction Cost |
| 35 |
Dual Flight Instruction – Warrior |
$6,720 |
| 40 |
Advanced Dual Instruction – Warrior |
$8,480 |
| 14 |
Dual Ground Trainer - FRASCA |
$1,260 |
| 10 |
Dual Complex Instruction - Arrow |
$2,570 |
| 95 |
Solo Practice Flight - Warrior |
$13,015 |
| 52 |
Pre / Post Flight Briefings |
$3,900 |
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Classroom Instruction** |
$1,500 |
Multi Engine:
| Hours Instruction Cost |
| 20 |
Dual Flight Instruction – Duchess |
$7,740 |
| 5 |
Dual Ground Trainer - FRASCA |
$550 |
| 10 |
Flight Briefings |
$750 |
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Classroom Instruction** |
$250 |
Estimated Training Total*** $46,735.00
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Enrollment Fee (non-refundable) |
$100 |
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Medical Exam |
$75 |
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FAA Knowledge Tests (3) |
$300 |
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FAA Practical Tests/Check Rides (4) |
$2,000 |
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Supplies |
$1,200 |
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INS Processing (non-refundable) |
$200 |
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TSA Processing (non-refundable) |
$70 |
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I-901 Fee (U.S. gov on-line fee) |
$100 |
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TSA Fee (U.S. gov -- $130/certificate or rating) |
$500 |
Estimated Other Fee Total*** $4,545.00
Estimated Total for International Students*** $51,280.00
| Room and Board Budget (Estimated) |
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Room |
$650/month |
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Meals |
$500/month |
Estimated Total (6 months x $1,150)*** = $6,900.00
* For an additional $130/hour, students can conduct hour building in a multi-engine aircraft.
** Group Classroom Instruction may be substituted with one on one instruction for an additional fee.
*** The above is an “estimate”. Actual costs may be higher or lower depending on student's unique abilities. Flight training is a highly individualized process and the actual number of hours required to reach a standard will vary significantly by candidate.
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