Does this cost estimate for 0-CPL sound right?

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tempskawt@reddit

An estimate like they're wanting you to pay upfront or something?

Just napkin math, very general estimations, and rounding up:

150 hours dual = $45K

100 hours solo = $20K

100 hours of ground = $10K

...Not sure where they other $25K would be coming from, as $2K would cover some pretty fancy personal equipment like a flight bag, noise cancelling headphones, modern iPad w/ GPS, physical books, kneeboard, and so forth.

Maybe they assumed CPL Multi? I'd assume you're getting an instrument rating in there right?

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Wandrews123@reddit

Not sure where your $20k is coming from either…I got to CPL for around 60.

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somerisingsun@reddit

I bought two planes and got my ratings for less than that

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Chago04@reddit

Did you post a video to YT? An Ercoupe?

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JonathanO96@reddit

Multiple local places in Jacksonville FL estimate $60-$80k for 0-CFI depending on aircraft and how much extra instruction time you need.

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Anthem00@reddit

It’s a bit high. Most part 61 is about 60-85k. Depends on cost of rental, instructors and how long it takes you above the minimums.

Here is the funny thing though. You can’t get through Cpl for 100k these days at a part 141. So we say it’s high for part 61 but guess what - totally in line for a 141….. which doesn’t make much sense either.

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Head_Visit849@reddit

I went to ERAU and did IR, CPL, CPL Multi add on, CFI, and CFII for less than that

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ltcterry@reddit

That’s what you’d pay at the FBO where I instruct. New G1000 172s.

You can find cheaper. You can plan efficiently. You can do 100 hours in gliders in the middle.

But it’s not out of line.

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RaiseTheDed@reddit

Are you in a large metropolitan area? If yes, maybe a bit high.

Are you in a smaller city? That's pretty damn high.

Oh wait, just to cpl? That outrageous

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nothingexceptchill@reddit (OP)

Ik I was like. There ain’t no way that is right.

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bottomfeeder52@reddit

it depends where in the US you’re located, and if the plane is a 152 or 172, steam gauges of glass.

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Leidaguffey@reddit

My Part 61 school (HCOL, California) is $158 block rate for Piper Archer and $178 block rate Cessna 172. $65 for instructor. Total estimated cost between $50-80k depending on how long everything takes you. You are paying Part 141 school prices at that point. I would look into other schools.

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rFlyingTower@reddit

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Hey, I got an estimate for around $100k from a part 61 school to go from 0-CPL but there rates are $295 per hour with instructor and $195 per hour solo. This sounds way overpriced to me according to their rates since it’s only 250 hours to qualify for a CPL. What do you guys think?

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OneSea3243@reddit

Seems right to train in a sr22 if that’s the plane