Instrument

Ground Instruction

Instrument Rating Course - Online Ground School

Additional ground school as needed: $65/hour

Flight Training in a Cessna 172

Aircraft Rate: $170/hour (wet)

Instructor Rate: $65/hour

Estimated Flight Time: 40-50 hrs. of simulated/actual instrument flight time

Total Aircraft Cost: $8,500

Total Instructor Cost (Flight): $3,250

Combined Total (172): $11,750

Additional Expenses (Estimates):

Written Exam Fee: $175

Checkride Examiner Fee: $750

Approach charts, EFB subscription, other materials: $200–$400

Estimated Total Cost:

$11,950