Estimated Flight Lab Costs
* Estimated Flight Lab Costs (Flight Lab fees are evaluated periodically and are subject to change.)
Flight training completion rates vary based on student comprehension level, frequency of lessons, and the motivation and dedication of the individual student. Students learn at different rates. This is especially true in the challenging field of aviation. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has a set of completion standards for each flight certificate offered by Elizabeth City State University (ECSU). These standards must be met in order for the student to be eligible to take the FAA practical test also known as a check ride.
The average costs for the various flight labs are as follows:
FLT 116L – Private * $ 6,500.00
FLT 225L – Cross-Country * $ 6,000.00
FLT 326L – Instrument * $ 5,000.00
FLT 336L – Commercial * $ 7,500.00
FLT 345L – Multi-Engine $ 2,500.00
FLT 425L – CFI $ 4,000.00
FLT 435L – CFII $ 1,500.00
FLT 445L – MEI $ 2000.00 or $ 3000.00
(*) Denotes required courses for the Flight Education Concentration.
Flight Lab are assessed at a flat rate and are evaluated periodically. Refund of any fees are subjected to university policy.
Prices are subject to change due to various factors including fluctuating fuel costs.
Prices do not include costs of FAA check ride examiner fee, knowledge test fee, and flight materials (headset, navigational charts, flight kits etc.) These costs are paid directly to individuals or companies that are independent of ECSU.
In order to keep flight training costs as low as possible, ECSU does not charge students for flight and ground instruction. Students receive flight training at cost, paying only for operating and maintenance cost of the aircraft.
Breakdown of Flight Lab Costs
| COURSE |
HOURLY RATES |
TOTAL COST |
| FLT 116L |
Syllabus Totals |
|
| Private |
56 hours C-172 Aircraft use at $ 115/hr |
$ 6440.00 |
| |
TOTAL Syllabus Cost: |
$ 6440.00 |
| TOTAL AMOUNT REQUIRED IN FLIGHT LAB ACCOUNT: |
$ 6500.00 |
| FLT 225L |
Syllabus Totals |
|
| Cross-Country |
50.0 hours C-172 Aircraft use at $ 115/hr |
$ 5750.00 |
| |
15.0 hours Redbird Simulator lab fee |
$ 200.00 |
| |
TOTAL Syllabus Costs: |
$ 5950.00 |
| TOTAL AMOUNT REQUIRED IN FLIGHT LAB ACCOUNT: |
$ 6000.00 |
| FLT 326L |
Syllabus Totals |
|
| Instrument |
40.0 hours C-172 Aircraft use at $ 115/hr |
$ 4600.00 |
| |
20.0 hours Redbird Simulator lab fee |
$ 200.00 |
| |
TOTAL Syllabus Costs: |
$ 4800.00 |
| TOTAL AMOUNT REQUIRED IN FLIGHT LAB ACCOUNT: |
$ 5000.00 |
| FLT 336L |
Syllabus Totals |
|
| Commercial |
40.0 hours C-172 Aircraft use at $ 115/hr |
$ 4600.00 |
| |
15.0 hours PA-28R Aircraft use at $ 165/hr |
$ 2475.00 |
| |
15.0 hours Redbird Simulator lab fee |
$ 200.00 |
| |
TOTAL Syllabus Costs: |
$ 7275.00 |
| TOTAL AMOUNT REQUIRED IN FLIGHT LAB ACCOUNT: |
$ 7500.00 |
| FLT 345L |
Syllabus Totals |
|
| Multi-Engine |
12.0 hours PA-44 Aircraft use at $ 200/hr |
$ 2400.00 |
| |
TOTAL |
$ 2400.00 |
| TOTAL AMOUNT REQUIRED IN FLIGHT LAB ACCOUNT: |
$ 2500.00 |
| FLT 425L |
Syllabus Totals |
|
| CFI – Initial |
5.0 hours C-172 Aircraft use at $ 115/hr |
$ 575.00 |
| |
20.0 hours PA-28R Aircraft use at $ 165/hr |
$ 3300.00 |
| |
TOTAL Syllabus Costs: |
$ 3875.00 |
| TOTAL AMOUNT REQUIRED IN FLIGHT LAB ACCOUNT: |
$ 4000.00 |
| FLT 435L |
Syllabus Totals |
|
| CFI - Instrument |
10.0 hours C-172 Aircraft use at $ 115/hr |
$ 1150.00 |
| |
10.0 hours Redbird Simulator lab fee |
$ 200.00 |
| |
TOTAL Syllabus Costs: |
$ 1350.00 |
| TOTAL AMOUNT REQUIRED IN FLIGHT LAB ACCOUNT: |
$ 1500.00 |
| FLT 445L |
Syllabus Totals |
|
| CFI – Multi-Engine |
10.0 hours PA-44 Aircraft use at $200/hr |
$ 2000.00 |
| |
15.0 hours PA-44 Aircraft use at $200/hr (PIC time build) |
$ 3000.00 |
| |
TOTAL (no time build) Syllabus Costs: |
$ 2000.00 |
| |
TOTAL (with time build) Syllabus Costs: |
$ 3000.00 |
If student requires 15 hours Pilot-in-command (PIC) time building in the PA44 that costs will be added to the syllabus costs.
TOTAL AMOUNT REQUIRED IN FLIGHT LAB ACCOUNT:
$2000.00 no time build or $3000.00 time build
Fees are assessed as flat rate and are based on fuel and maintenance cost and are subject to change at any time.