Flight fees are based on estimated usage of instructor time and planes and are listed below. Specifically, flight fees cover aircraft rental and flight instructor compensation for the minimum flight hours required for each flight lab. These fees do not cover the cost of extra time (ET) flights necessary to progress to the next level of airmanship, mandatory flight insurance fees, the FAA written exam or the end-of-course (EOC) check-ride fees by an FAA Designated Pilt Examiner (DPE). At course end, final charges are adjusted to actual usage and may result in refunds or additional charges.
Private Pilot
AVN 161 – Private Pilot-SEL Ground | $375.00 | Curriculum |
AVN 161A – Private Pilot-SEL Flight I | $4,690.00 | 20 Flight Hrs |
AVN 162A – Private Pilot-SEL Flight II | $5,775.00 | 1 Sim Hrs / 25 Flight Hrs |
Total | $10,840.00 |
Instrument Rating
AVN 220 – Instrument Pilot SEL Ground | $1,000.00 | 5 Sim Hrs / Curriculum |
AVN 221A – Instrument Pilot SEL Flight I | $3,731.00 | 5 Sim Hrs / 13 Flight Hrs |
AVN 222A – Instrument Pilot SEL Flight II | $6,363.00 | 5 Sim Hrs / 24 Flight Hrs |
Total | $11,094.00 |
Commercial - Single Engine
AVN 300 – Commercial Pilot-Ground | $375.00 | Curriculum |
AVN 301A – Commercial Pilot-SEL Flight I | $6,709.00 | 32 Flight Hrs |
AVN 302A – Commercial Pilot-SEL Flight II | $5,200.00 | 25 Flight Hrs |
AVN 303A – Commercial Pilot-SEL Flight III | $6,061.00 | 28 Flight Hrs |
AVN 304A – Commercial Pilot-SEL Flight IV | $8,518.00 | 39 Flight Hrs |
Total | $26,863.00 |
Multi-Engine
AVN 305 – Multi-Engine Ground | $900.00 | 6 Sim Hrs / Curriculum |
AVN 305A – Commercial Pilot Multi-Engine Flight | $11,300.00 | 25 Flight Hrs |
Total | $12,200.00 |
Certified Flight Instructor
AVN 415 – CFI Ground | $300.00 | Curriculum |
AVN 415A – Certified Flight Instructor | $5,154.00 | 5 Sim Hrs / 17 Flight Hrs |
Total | $5,454.00 |
Total flight fee costs to meet EKU Graduation and FAA Restricted-ATP 1,000 Hour Requirements | Flight Fee Total $66,451.00 |
Optional Instructor Ratings
AVN 421 – Instrument Instructor | $150.00 | FAA Written Exam |
AVN 421A – Instrument Instructor | $3,870.00 | 10 Sim Hrs / 10 Flight Hrs / 10 Ground Hrs |
AVN 423A – Multi-Engine Instructor | $5,375.00 | 10 Sim Hrs / 10 Flight Hrs / 10 Ground Hrs |
Additional Cost:
- Students will require a headset.
- Effective Fall 2022: All Pro – Flight students will be assessed a one-time $100.00 Aviation Program / Equipment fee
- Each lab that ends in “A” has a fee of $300.00 for aircraft insurance
- FAA Written Exam approximately $175.00 / exam
- Check ride fees currently range from $800 – $1,500
For further information, please visit the EKU Aviation website.
**The cost to complete a flight lab course may exceed the cost estimate if additional flight time is required.**