Costs for PPL flight training



Neslon Aero Club operates on a Pay As You Go Basis; i.e. you don't have to pay upfront, you only pay when you fly.

This enables you to spread the cost of Learning to Fly.

Although it is possible to do an intensive course, most of our members take their time.  Members usually takes 1-2 years to get their PPL flying once a week.   But some members fly less and so take longer; it's really up to you.

Nelson Aero Club also offers Pre-paid Discount Packages to its members at preferred rates.

To give you a guide of the Total Cost, see the Estimate below:

Total Cost Estimate

(a guide only – GST Included)

Flying:    
Club Membership
   $100.00
Cessna 150 (C150)  
   @ $210 per hour dual
    @ $190 per hour solo
- 35hrs Dual @ $210/hr 
   $7350
- 15hrs Solo @ $190/hr   $2850
 Landing fees at Nelson and Cross-country airports
   $900
($18 per flight – Nelson Only approximately)
   
    $11200  
 

Other Costs: (Estimated only)

    
Medical and Licence fee   $450.00
Logbook   $40.00
Charts/Nav Computer etc   $200.00
    $690
Theory: (Ground Courses and Exams)
 Self Study
(textbooks)
 Exam
PPL Law $60.00
 $63.00
PPL Navigation $60.00 $63.00
PPL Airtech $60.00 $63.00
PPL Weather to Fly $60.00 $63.00
PPL Human Factors $50.00
 $63.00
Flight Radio Telephone $50.00
 $63.00
English language   $120.00
  $315.00(set)  
  Total:  $798.00
PPL Flight test and issue fee (Inc a/c hire)    $700.00
Approximate Total  cost assuming PPL obtained at 50hrs    $13388


 

( prepaid discount packages available)