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The Annoyed Man wrote:

ajwakeboarder wrote:I just finished my FAA checkride for my Private pilots license. It's a weird feeling. I don't think it's quite sunk in yet.

What do you recon the whole process cost you ultimately? I've always had a secret yearning to be able to fly, but I never felt like it was something I could afford.

Oh, an congratulations!

If I was current, I'd offer to take you up but i need to get my BFR (Biennial flight review)

The Annoyed Man wrote:

ajwakeboarder wrote:I just finished my FAA checkride for my Private pilots license. It's a weird feeling. I don't think it's quite sunk in yet.

What do you recon the whole process cost you ultimately? I've always had a secret yearning to be able to fly, but I never felt like it was something I could afford.

Oh, an congratulations!

It takes a minimum of 40 hours of flying time. The biggest hunk of the cost is plane rental. Most FBOs have the rental costs posted on their web site. The older and smaller the plane, the cheaper it usually is.

Instructor time is probably $30 to $50 per hour but once you solo you can practice without one.

Most places will take you up pretty cheap the first time to see if you like it. Cessna use to have a $49 deal but I don't know if it's still available.

I think you'll find some pretty friendly people if you take a drive out to your local FBO.

Congratulations. You'll be surprised how much better pilot you'll be after the Instrument rating. Please don't stop learning!