Perhaps the most common question a prospective pilot asks is this: “How much will it cost me to learn to fly?”  

It’s a great question. Although flight schools can provide estimates based on the minimum required hours for different licenses and ratings, the ultimate cost will vary from person to person. Many flight schools, instructors, and random pilots will throw out a number as if they have real insight into your specific situation. While well-intentioned, these are still estimates. The truth is, your total flight training expenses depend largely on you: how well you prepare for each lesson and how consistently you fly.  

Want to know how to reduce the cost of flight training? It’s easy. 1) Come to your lessons prepared, and 2) Fly as often as possible.  

Prepare for Your Flight Classes  

Firstly, the flight student who doesn’t brief prior to each lesson with their Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) will face challenges. Skipping out before completing a post-flight debrief means missing crucial insights that could accelerate your learning in the next session. Consequently, lack of preparation invariably leads to slower progress, and slower progress translates to higher costs.  

On the other hand, the flight student who takes responsibility for their training success is likely to make good progress. Ultimately, you’ll find real satisfaction in your training and spend less money in the process.  

Fly As Often As Possible 

The flight student who flies once a week is at a disadvantage. Ideally, a successful student will fly at least twice a week. Three times is even better. The ability to retain specific lessons and pick up on visual cues in flight is enhanced considerably by how frequently you expose yourself to these experiences. Understanding and remembering tips your instructor offers before, during, and after each flight also improves through more frequent repetition.  

For flight training students, cost and progress are directly linked. Therefore, taking an active role in your training and scheduling lessons on a regular basis can help most students achieve their goals more quickly. At the same time, it allows them to reach their goals with a lesser financial investment.  

GET IN TOUCH WITH REXAIR STAFFERS

Be sure to ask our fight instructors how you can make the most of your training dollars. At Rexair, we have suggestions for each client based on the specific goals, needs, and financial status each individual shares with us.  

Rest assured, you can do this. We can help. Contact us today to discuss your goals and get started at your earliest convenience.