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This discount is available for all training programs aircraft rental, ground or flight instruction, and BATD session.
*Once the check-in process is complete, the discount will not be offered or be valid.
Unlimited 5% Cash Back!
Account Balance Program
Pilots will receive a credit of an additional 5% for each $1,000 or more added to their account prior to incurring of costs. This program is available to those who are paying Out of Pocket only.
Example:
Add $1,000 and receive $50
Add $2,000 and receive $100
Add $5,000 and receive $250
Ways to Save Money on Your Flight School Program
At least half the cost of flight training is the airplane rental. So, it only makes sense that you should focus your money-saving efforts on the airplane. Generally speaking, aircraft with traditional analog gauges will be less expensive than those with newer “glass cockpits”. If saving money is a priority, learn to fly with analog gauges and then make the easy transition to glass after you’ve earned your pilot’s license.
Find a compatible instructor. An ideal instructor loves to teach, and the right one for you will teach each lesson in a way that best suits your learning style. Finding an instructor with compatible scheduling availability is also significant. Take the time to interview prospective instructors and if you don’t feel comfortable after a lesson or two, find another instructor that better suits you. It is your money and your time. If you are being taught in a manner that doesn’t work for you, it will cost you more time and consequently, money.
STUDY! It is amazing how much you can reduce the cost of flight training by studying and arriving to each lesson prepared. Study the suggested material and go over the maneuvers that you will be accomplishing in your head prior to arrival at the airport.
Ride-along programs. Obtain permission from other students and CFIs to sit in the back seat and learn by observing. Listen to the lesson and interaction between the student and CFI and observe and learn without the stress and responsibility of controlling the aircraft.
Financing programs. There are many financing options out there. We work with some of them, and you can find the information on our financing page. This will help you break down the cost to a manageable monthly payment. We work to find the best loan options in the marketplace for our students.
Fly frequently. In an ideal world, you would fly, at a minimum, 2 to 3 times per week throughout your flight training. Realizing that none of us live in an ideal world, you should try your best to fly as often as possible, at least once per week.
Find a mentor. Someone who has already obtained their certificate; look for one at your flight school or flying club. Find one that is not necessarily a CFI but a pilot that is doing what you want to do in aviation and has the ratings and certificates that you aspire to obtain. Mentors are invaluable, and their experience and guidance will help you greatly.
Come up with a plan. Meet with your instructor to develop a training plan tailored to your needs and learning style. Set goals on your calendar and stick with them. Review about once per month. This will help you keep on target and assess your progress.
Join AOPA for free as a student pilot, active-duty military member, or AV8RS Youth (ages 13 to 18 are free). The free trial includes: Six issues of AOPA’s flight TRAINING magazine – digital or print edition, Exclusive Flight Training Helpline with Veteran CFIs for one-on-one answers, and personal training support. Additionally, you get flight planning tools, training and safety information, education resources such as flight schools, instructors, and aviation colleges, and AOPA’s award-winning training videos. If used properly, these free resources should reduce your overall cost of learning to become a private pilot. Once you join AOPA, remain a member and take advantage of all their other free services.
