Pricing & Costs
Hourly rates, typical total cost for each licence, and what affects your final bill. Based at Bankstown, Sydney.
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| Aircraft | Dual | Solo | Private hire | Landing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 172 | $465 | $385 | $330 | $28 |
| PA28 Warrior | $465 | $385 | $345 | $28 |
| PA32 Saratoga | $660 | – | $525 wet | $40 |
| Cirrus SR22 G6 | $940 | – | $700 (dry) | $33 |
| Cirrus SF50 Vision Jet | – | – | POA | $85 |
- Ground Briefing$100/hr (min 1 hr)
- Instructor Only (Dual)$160/hr
- Cancellation Fee$100
- VFR or NVFR flight review$210
- PIFR flight review$300
Typical total cost
Guide only. Each amount is the total to that milestone (includes previous training). Your final cost depends on hours, aircraft and extras.
Trial flight
One-off, no commitment
First Solo
15–25 hrs dual and ground briefing to first solo
RPL (first licence)
35–50 hrs dual/solo + theory
PPL
65–90 hrs total from zero
CPL
200 hrs + theory, depends on path
What affects cost
- •How often you fly (frequency affects retention and total time)
- •Aircraft choice (C172/Warrior lower cost than SR22)
- •Theory and exam fees (CASA, books, preparation)
- •Medical and English assessment costs
- •Packages and block bookings (can reduce effective hourly rate)
Get a personalised quote. Tell us your goal (RPL, PPL, CPL) and we'll outline costs.
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