Pricing

Pricing for FAA Checkrides

Jim is currently scheduling single-engine private, instrument, and commercial checkrides in the Phoenix area. Jim is also authorized to conduct certain administrative services on behalf of the FAA.

Please contact Jim to schedule.

Item/CircumstanceFee
Initial checkride$1,000
Continuation/retake for a checkride started by a different examinerSame as initial checkride
DiscontinuanceFull charge on first day, no charge for second day
Retake after unsatisfactory performanceHalf of the initial checkride price
Non-IACRA (paper) applicationAdditional $100
Unless special arrangements are made, checkrides must be paid in cash or with debit/credit card (including 3% service fee) at the beginning of the test.

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Pricing for Flight Training and Pilot Services


Live Online Training: $80 for the first hour and $70/hr for each additional hour (may be split among multiple attendees)
This rate applies to online training sessions conducted with Jim via live web conference. Session times typically range from 30 minutes to 2 hours and lesson content is tailored for your individual needs. All times are calculated and billed to 1/10th of an hour.


In-Person Training: $100/hr
This rate applies to in-person ground and flight training that occurs in a session that is less than 3 hours total duration and conducted at the Phoenix Deer Valley Airport (DVT). With this rate, Jim only charges for time he is actually teaching and evaluating (airplane flight time + ground instruction and briefing time). All times are calculated and billed to 1/10th of an hour.


Angel Flights
There is no charge for Jim’s time when conducting Angel Flight missions together. If you have an airplane and are willing to donate your time and fuel, please Contact Jim to discuss this further. If you desire to receive flight instruction from Jim during the legs that you are not carrying Angel Flight passengers, the normal rates listed above will apply for that training.


Note: There is an additional 3% processing fee when paying with a debit or credit card.

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Please contact Jim to schedule.