How much does the pilot training cost?
Those numbers are farley accurate for the private license, however there are several certificates and ratings required to become a professional pilot. Also that website did state the difference between Part 141 approved flight schools and Part 61 flight schools. The numbers indicate the number of the section in the ‘Federal Aviation Regulations Airmen’s Information Manuel’ (FAR/AIM). 141 schools are more sequentially structured with use of an FAA approved training syllabus, which has more requirements such as end of course checks in preparation for the actual check ride, but, there are less required flight hours for the different licenses. For example, under part 61, a private license requires a minimum of 40 hours of total flight time, whereas a 141 approved program only requires 35. 141 approved programs are faster paced, more efficient for learning, usually more resources, and far less hour requirements than non-141 approved school. On the other hand, getting a license under part 61
