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Fixed Wing Training

Earn your Private Pilot, Instrument, Commercial, CFI, or Multi-Engine rating in the Cessna 172 and Piper Aztec — taught by senior JTH instructors at McMinnville Municipal Airport.

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Cessna 172 · Piper Aztec PA23-250

From your first solo to your multi-engine rating.

Our fixed-wing program covers every step of the FAA pilot certification path: Private Pilot, Instrument, Commercial, Certified Flight Instructor, and Multi-Engine ratings. All single-engine instruction is conducted in the proven Cessna 172, while multi-engine training is conducted in the Piper Aztec PA23-250.

Pricing Notes

All hours listed below are FAA minimums. Achieving full proficiency at the dual times listed can be difficult — we recommend budgeting an additional 10% on the total for planning purposes. There is no sales tax in Oregon. Due to current fuel pricing, a fuel surcharge is incorporated per flight. See our current rate sheet for full hourly pricing.

Private Pilot's License

Cessna 172 $10,725

Price Breakdown

FAA Requirement — per FAR 61.109

Item Cost
25 hours dual Cessna 172 @ $217/hr $5,425
5 hours dual night Cessna 172 @ $217/hr $1,235
10 hours solo Cessna 172 @ $170/hr $1,700
20 hours ground training @ $47/hr $940
Written + books $300
Examiner fee + checkride ($700 examiner fee + 2.5 hrs C-172) $1,125
Approximate Total — Private Airplane Single-Engine $10,725

Option A — Instrument Rating

Cessna 172 $14,995

Price Breakdown

FAA Requirement — per FAR 61.65

Pricing is based on the FAA requirement per FAR 61.65 for an Instrument Rating.

Item Cost
50 hours PIC cross-country @ $170/hr $4,250
40 instrument hours dual Cessna 172 @ $217/hr $8,680
20 hours ground training @ $47/hr $940
Written + books $300
Examiner fee + checkride ($700 examiner fee + 2.5 hrs C-172) $1,125
Total — Instrument Rating $14,995

Option B — Commercial + Instrument Combined

Cessna 172 $44,060

Price Breakdown

FAA Requirement — per FAR 61.65 / 61.129

Pricing is based on the FAA requirement per FAR 61.65 and 61.129 for an Instrument Rating / Commercial Certificate.

Item Cost
75 hours dual Cessna 172 @ $217/hr $16,275
90 hours solo Cessna 172 @ $170/hr $15,300
40 instrument hours dual Cessna 172 @ $217/hr $8,680
40 hours ground training @ $47/hr $1,880
Examiner fee + checkride (2 separate checkrides, $700 each) $2,250
Written + books $600
Second-class medical certificate $200
Approximate Total — Commercial + Instrument Single-Engine $44,060

Certified Flight Instructor Certificate

Cessna 172 $5,670

Price Breakdown

FAA Requirement — per FAR 61.185

Pricing is based on the FAA requirement per FAR 61.185 for a Certified Flight Instructor Certificate.

Item Cost
10 hours dual Cessna 172 @ $217/hr $2,170
25 hours ground training @ $83/hr $2,075
Examiner fee + checkride ($700 examiner fee + 2.5 hrs C-172) $1,125
Written + books $300
Total — Certified Flight Instructor Certificate $5,670

The Cessna 172, Piper Aztec, and other aircraft you'll fly during your fixed-wing training.

Cessna 172 — cockpit view
Piper Aztec — multi-engine training aircraft
Fixed-wing aircraft — on the ramp
Cessna 140 — vintage tailwheel
Cessna 140 — side profile
In flight over the Willamette Valley

Multi-Engine Rating

Piper Aztec PA23-250 $8,395 – $16,345

Price Breakdown

FAA Requirement — per FAR 61.109

Pricing is based on the FAA requirement per FAR 61.109 for a Multi-Engine Rating.

Item Cost
10–25 hours dual Piper Aztec @ $530/hr $5,300 – $13,250
10 hours ground training @ $67/hr $670
Examiner fee + checkride ($700 examiner fee + 2.5 hrs flight) $2,025
Written + books $400
Total — Multi-Engine Rating $8,395 – $16,345

Financial Aid

Many of our students leverage financial-aid options to fund their training. Visit our Financial Aid page for details on payment plans and other funding pathways.

Need help enrolling in flight school?

We're constantly working to raise the bar on our services. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us so we can help you find the right course for you.

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