May 27/14 – Is getting into PPG cheap or expensive?

COST OF MY PRIVATE PILOT LICENSE:

62 hours dual training – $ 50.00 for instructor per hour, $ 135.00 for aeroplane with fuel per hour + HST = 209.05 then 209.05 X 62 = $ 12961.10 for dual training

35.9 hours solo at $ 135.00 per hour + HST = $ 152.55 per hour then 152.55 x 35.9 = $ 5476.54 for solo time

Ground school $ 450 + HST = $ 508.50

Books and study guides $ 400.00 + HST = $ 452.00

Cost of REC and PPL exams 350.00 + HST = $ 395.50

TC fees REC 55, PPL 55, = 110.00 + HST = $ 124.30

TOTAL: $ 19916.3 to get the PPL

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COST PPG FLYING:

Cost of training $ 2654.86 + HST = $ 3000.00

UPAC manuals $ 75.00 + HST = $ 84.75

Average gear $ 9300.00 + HST = $ 10509.00

Aircraft registration $ 110.00 + HST = $ 124.30

Ultralight license fee $ 55.00 + HST = $ 62.15

Insurace $ 119.47 + HST = $ 135.00

TOTAL: 13790.65

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So in summary. I have spent 20 K to get PPL, I do not have plane and will be renting it

at $ 152.55 per hour.

Those who purchased PPG gear and training  spent 14 K and will be paying approximately $ 8.00 per hour for gas and oil

AS YOU SEE PPG FLYING IS VERY CHEAP! 

If you do not believe this, price out Harley Davidson, Sea Doo, ATV,  snowmobile or a boat…

AND IF YOU JUST WANT TO “FLY” IT IS BETTER…