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Flying is
obviously not a cheap hobby or career choice, but it’s not
necessarily beyond reach. Below is a summary of the hourly rates and what
you can expect to be paying in order to obtain and then maintain your
licence and ratings. Prices are approximate and may be subject to change.
Please note that in some cases, charges incurred are beyond the control of
Fenland Flying School (eg. Medicals and landing fees) and the prices quoted
are estimates only.
Aircraft
Instructional Rates (Per Hour)
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Cessna 150/152
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£ 130.00
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Cessna 172
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£ 145.00
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A
student is subject to the above rates throughout their training regardless
of whether the flight is with an instructor or solo time (the instructor
has to be available to brief the student and send them solo).
Private Pilots Licence
The
following is based upon obtaining a licence within the (JAR-FCL) 45 hour
minimum in a Cessna 150/152 and with first time passes in all of the
theoretical knowledge exams. Some costs* (the medical for example) are
approximate and all are subject to change, but it gives the prospective
pilot an idea of what to budget for. Students considering an NPPL are
subject to a reduced minimum training requirement, but experience has shown
that many take as long as JAR-FCL students to reach a safe standard.
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Flight Instruction
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£ 130.00
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£ 5850
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Ground Examinations
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£ 35
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£ 245.00
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Books
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-
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£ 115.00
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Equipment
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-
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£ 150.00
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Medical*
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-
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£ 100.00
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FAC Membership
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-
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£ 150.00
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Away Landing Fees*
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-
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£ 50.00
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Test Fee
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-
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£ 150.00
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Licence Issue
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-
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£ 180.00
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Total
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£ 6990.00
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When budgeting, you should take into account that many people do fly more
than the minimum hours required to obtain a licence. Ground schooling is
charged at the ground school rate.
Maintaining Your Licence
This very much depends upon the type of
aircraft flown and how much you intend to fly. The minimum for a JAR-FCL
PPL holder is 12 hours in the second year of the validity of the rating. On
a Cessna 152 this will cost £1250 per year based on the present
aircraft hire rate (below) and the 1 hour instructional flight, any
additional costs for membership or upkeep of medical etc, are not included.
Aircraft
Hire Rate
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Cessna 150/152
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£ 100
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Cessna 172
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£ 115
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We do offer a discount scheme which would
reduce the cost slightly on the 12 hours for that year, but it is designed
to give a greater discount the more you fly.
Night
Rating
The Night Rating assumes a minimum of 5 hours
of dual instruction. It can be conducted in either the Cessna 150/152 of
Cessna 172. Unless you need to obtain additional equipment such as a torch
or land at an airfield other than Fenland/Temporary FAC membership, there
are no extra costs above the instructional rates.
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Cessna 150/152
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£ 650
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Cessna 172
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£ 705
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Additionally, the CAA impose a charge for the
issue of the rating which is currently £84.
IMC
Rating
The IMC rating requires 15 hours of dual
instruction on the Cessna 172. Students are liable for approach fees at
airfields away from fenland and temporary FAC membership fees if required.
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Flight Instruction
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£ 145
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£ 2175
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Ground Examinations
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£ 35
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£ 35
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Books
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-
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£ 25
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Approach Fees
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-
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£ 200
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Test Fee
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£ 200
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Total
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£ 2635
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Additionally, the CAA impose a charge for the
issue of the rating which is currently £84.
Radiotelephony
and Ground School Courses
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Ground Instruction
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£ 24
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Written Exam
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£ 35
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RT Oral Exam
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£ 75
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Our prices are current on January
1st 2010.
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