Learning to Fly Costs

A breakdown of the costs involved in getting your Pilots License

The cost depends entirely on how quickly as a student you progress through the course.

The factors involved are weather, student availability, and funding. Flying is no more expensive than drinking or smoking at a moderate level. What I say to potential pilots is if you do one of the aforementioned and are prepared to give up one of them you would have the added benefits of better health and money to attain your pilot’s license.

The average cost of flying lessons is around £3,500. You can book lessons by the hour at £100.00 on a pay-as-you-go basis or we offer a more cost effective block booking of five lessons at £450.00

There are five written exams to take costing £25.00 each.

To get your radio operators license you will need to go on a Radio Course costing £50.00 after which there is a written and practical exam costing £80.00. Simon Jeffrey is an examiner known to us and we recommend you use him for your exam.

There is also your club membership fee of £100 per year, which gives you access to the club and pays for your landing fees at Oban, Mull, Colonsay, and Coll. It also contributes to the future development of the club.

Initially we will provide all equipment for flying. However we do encourage pilots to purchase their own suit and helmet.

Experience Flights - Prices

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