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Ground School

Ground Packages

Structured ground school options help students master the knowledge needed for FAA written exams and practical flying.

Standard packages

PPL packages are available at 20, 30, 40, and 50 hours. IRA and CPL packages include 10 to 40 hour options. Multi or MEI CE-310R package includes 20 hours ground and 15 hours flight. CFI, CFII, and checkride preparation packages are also available.

F-1 / I-20 / OPT packages

International package options mirror the standard structure with adjusted pricing for PPL, IRA, CPL, Multi or MEI, CFI, CFII, and checkride preparation.

Ground rates

Hourly ground rates step down by package size. CFI and Multi training carry an instructional premium. Packages are non-transferable and non-refundable.

PPL

  • 20 Hours - $1,500
  • 30 Hours - $2,175
  • 40 Hours - $2,800
  • 50 Hours - $3,375

IRA

  • 10 Hours - $750
  • 20 Hours - $1,500
  • 30 Hours - $2,175
  • 40 Hours - $2,800

CPL

  • 10 Hours - $750
  • 15 Hours - $1,125
  • 20 Hours - $1,500
  • 25 Hours - $1,825

Multi or MEI CE-310R

  • $9,999 includes ground: 20 hours and flight: 15 hours

CFI / CFII / Checkride prep

  • CFI: 50 Hours - $4,000
  • CFII: 20 Hours - $1,500
  • Checkride Prep: 8 Hours - $350
  • Checkride prep requires 2 or more students

F-1 / I-20 / OPT rates

  • PPL: 20 Hours - $1,640; 30 Hours - $2,385; 40 Hours - $3,080; 50 Hours - $3,725
  • IRA: 10 Hours - $820; 20 Hours - $1,640; 30 Hours - $2,385; 40 Hours - $3,080
  • CPL: 10 Hours - $820; 15 Hours - $1,230; 20 Hours - $1,640; 25 Hours - $1,988
  • Multi or MEI CE-310R: $11,470 includes ground: 20 hours and flight: 15 hours
  • CFI: 50 Hours - $4,600
  • CFII: 20 Hours - $1,640

Ground hourly rates

  • Standard: 0-20 Hours - $75/hr; 21-30 Hours - $72.50/hr; 31-40 Hours - $70/hr; 41-50 Hours - $67.50/hr
  • F-1 / I-20 / OPT: 0-20 Hours - $82/hr; 21-30 Hours - $79.50/hr; 31-40 Hours - $77/hr; 41-50 Hours - $74.50/hr
  • CFI and Multi have a $10/hr premium added to all instructional rates
  • Packages are non-transferable and non-refundable
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