We offer high quality flight training that is customized to your needs. With a variety of aircraft types, we are able to create a flight training experience that gives you access to your dreams and also fits your budget. Whether you want to be a career pilot, or you are just learning to fly your own aircraft, Platinum Aviation is the perfect starting place!
Are you just beginning your aviation adventure? Awesome! We welcome you. You’ll be starting with your private pilot training. See our prices below and schedule your first lesson!
Got some time under your belt and looking to add another rating or endorsement? You’re in the right place. Check out our range of aircraft available and schedule your checkout flight to begin your training.
Private Pilot Certificate
This is the starting point for every pilot. You’ll learn all the essentials you need to be a proficient aviator.
Price Breakdown
The times listed below are FAA minimums. It can be difficult to obtain proficiency in the times listed, therefore, it is wise to add 10% to the total price for planning purposes.
30 hours of dual (flight time with an instructor) @ $180/hr
$5,400
10 hours of solo time @ $135/hr
$1,350
20 hours of ground instruction @ $45/hr
$900
Written Test
$140
3rd Class Medical Certificate
$100
Checkride (2 hrs flight time and $600 examiner fee)
$870
Total cost in the Diamond DA20
$8,760
30 hours of dual (flight time with an instructor) @ $180/hr
$5,400
10 hours of solo time @ $135/hr
$1,350
20 hours of ground instruction @ $45/hr
$900
Written Test
$140
3rd Class Medical Certificate
$100
Checkride (2 hrs flight time and $600 examiner fee)
$870
Total cost in the Cessna 172M
$8,760
30 hours of dual (flight time with an instructor) @ $220/hr
$6,600
10 hours of solo time @ $175/hr
$1,750
20 hours of ground instruction @ $45/hr
$900
Written Test
$140
3rd Class Medical Certificate
$100
Checkride (2 hrs flight time and $600 examiner fee)
$950
Total cost in the Diamond DA40
$10,440
Instrument Rating
An instrument rating trains you to fly soley by reference to the flight instruments. Instrument training will help sharpen your skills and make you a safer pilot.
Price Breakdown
The times listed below are FAA minimums. It can be difficult to obtain proficiency in the times listed, therefore, it is wise to add 10% to the total price for planning purposes.
NOTE: This estimate assumes you already have your Private Pilot Certificate.
15 hours of solo cross-country $175/hr
$2,625
20 hours of dual (with a CFII) @ $220/hr
$4,400
20 hours of IFR time building @ $130/hr
$3,500
20 hours of ground instruction @ $45/hr
$900
Written Test
$140
Checkride (2 hrs flight time and $800 examiner fee)
$1,150
Total cost in the Diamond DA40
$12,715
15 hours of solo cross-country $135/hr
$2,025
20 hours of dual (with a CFII) @ $180/hr
$3,600
20 hours of IFR time building @ $135/hr
$2,700
20 hours of ground instruction @ $45/hr
$900
Written Test
$140
Checkride (2 hrs flight time and $800 examiner fee)
$1,070
Total cost in the Cessna 172M
$10,435
15 hours of solo cross-country $135/hr
$2,025
20 hours of dual (with a CFII) @ $180/hr
$3,600
20 hours of IFR time building @ $130/hr
$2,700
20 hours of ground instruction @ $45/hr
$900
Written Test
$140
Checkride (2 hrs flight time and $800 examiner fee)
$1,070
Total cost in the Diamond DA20
$10,435
Commercial Pilot Certificate
A commercial pilot certificate allows you to receive compensation for flying.
Price Breakdown
The times listed below are FAA minimums. It can be difficult to obtain proficiency in the times listed, therefore, it is wise to add 10% to the total price for planning purposes.
NOTE: This estimate assumes you already have your Private Pilot Certificate with an Instrument Rating.
20 hours of dual (flight time with an instructor) @ $180/hr
$3,600
135 hours of solo time and time building @ $135/hr
$18,225
20 hours of ground instruction @ $45/hr
$900
Written Test
$140
2nd Class Medical Certificate
$100
Checkride (2 hrs flight time and $800 examiner fee)
$1,070
Total cost in the Diamond DA20
$24,035
20 hours of dual (flight time with an instructor) @ $180/hr
$3,600
135 hours of solo time and time building @ $135/hr
$18,225
20 hours of ground instruction @ $45/hr
$900
Written Test
$140
2nd Class Medical Certificate
$100
Checkride (2 hrs flight time and $800 examiner fee)
$1,070
Total cost in the Cessna 172M
$24,035
20 hours of dual (flight time with an instructor) @ $220/hr
$4,400
135 hours of solo time and time building @ $175/hr
$23,625
20 hours of ground instruction @ $45/hr
$900
Written Test
$140
2nd Class Medical Certificate
$100
Checkride (2 hrs flight time and $800 examiner fee)