Costs of Learning to Fly
Assumptions:
1) Process will take up to 1 year
2) Process will require 35 hours dual, 20 hours solo
	Note: this is well above the minimum of 20 hours dual, 20 hours solo
	but is close to the current national average
Costs are Based on Renting an Aircraft from Alternate Air Inc.
Rates per hour, including tax
Cessna 172	$105.73
Cessna 150	$75.21
Instructor	$25.00
Type	Time	C-172	C-150	Instructor
Ground	20	$0.00	$0.00	$500.00
Dual	35	$3,700.55	$2,632.35	$875.00
Solo	20	$2,114.60	$1,504.20	$0.00
check ride	1.5	$158.60	$112.82	$250.00	* examiners fee
Totals:		$5,973.75	$4,249.37	$1,625.00
Additional Costs:
Joining Alternate Air:		$60.00
Montly Dues for 1 year		$240.00
Basic Books and Materials		$250.00
Total Costs to License		$8,148.75	in a C-172
		$6,424.37	in a C-150