Private Pilot
At Alpha Tango, you will be using the Jeppesen Private Pilot Training Program. Jeppesen is used all over the world. More people are learning to fly the Jeppesen way in our Cessna aircraft, and in fewer hours. Enrollment with Alpha Tango means that you can earn your Private Pilot’s Certificate in a minimum of 35 hours.
Private Pilot Course | U.S. License | |
20.0 Hours Dual C-152 (minimum dual required = 20 hr.) | $3000.00 | |
20.0 Hours Solo C-152 | 2000.00 | |
20 Hours Ground School | 1000.00 | |
Books and all supplies for PPL | 600.00 | |
Medical | 150.00 | |
Airport Badge | 100.00 | |
Computer exam | 150.00 | |
Flight exam | 560.00 | |
Aircraft Insurance | 350.00 | |
Total: $7910.00 (min cost – 40 hrs) | ||
*Prices subject to change without notice | Average cost (65 hrs) ~ $11,500-13,500 |
Average duration 2 to 4 months with daily schedule, once a week will take around 1 year.
Commercial/Instrument
At Alpha Tango Flying Services we offer the best flight instruction available at the most affordable prices. We are here to serve you, the pilot, and help you achieve your goals in the minimum time possible.
For those of you interested in our Commercial/Instrument Course, we use Cessna 152, 172 and T172RG aircraft. Your flight training is conducted in the San Antonio Class C airspace which provides for the best training experience available in the most exciting flying environment.
To enroll, simply purchase the Jeppesen Commercial/Instrument Pilot Kit which includes all materials required to complete your training.
We look forward to helping you achieve your goals, so get started now and begin your career in the wonderful world of aviation.
The cost is based upon the minimum number of hours required. You must have a Private Pilot’s License to enroll.
Commercial/Instrument Course (minimum hours required):
40.0 | Hours Dual Instrument | C-172 | 190.00/hour | 7,600.00 | ||||
10.0 | Hours Dual Complex | C-172RG | 200.00/hour | 2,000.00 | ||||
160.0 | Solo Flight | C-152 | 100.00/hour | 16,000.00 | ||||
30.0 | Ground Instruction | 50.00/hour | 1,500.00 | |||||
Aircraft Insurance | 350.00 | |||||||
Commercial/Instrument Books | 350.00 | |||||||
Exams | 1,720.00 | |||||||
Airport Commission | 275.00 | |||||||
State Sales Tax | 21.95 | |||||||
Prices subject to change without notice | Total: | $29,466.95 |
Instrument Only Course (minimum hours required):
40.0 | Hours Dual Instrument | C-172 | 190.00/hour | 7,600.00 | ||||
20.0 | Hours Ground Instruction | 50.00/hour | 1000.00 | |||||
Books & supplies | 300.00 | |||||||
Tax | 24.75 | |||||||
Computer exam | 165.00 | |||||||
Flight Exam | 690.00 | |||||||
Aircraft Insurance | 350.00 | |||||||
Prices subject to change without notice | Total: | $10,129.75 (Min cost 40 hrs.) |
Average cost (50 Hr.) $12,079.75 |
CPL-ME only (If all CPL aeronautical experience requirements-completed)
Average duration 1.5 to 2 months
15.0 Hours | Dual C-310 | $5,250.00 | ||
10.0 Hours | Ground school | 500.00 | ||
Flight exam | 1150.00 | |||
Total: | $6,900.00 |
Prices subject to change without notice
CPL (ASEL)
Average duration 2 to 3 months
10.0 Hours | CT-172R Dual | $2,000.00 | ||
160.0 Hours | C-152 Solo | 16,000.00 | ||
10.0 Hours | Ground School | 500.00 | ||
Written Exam | 150.00 | |||
Flight Exam | 700.00 | |||
Books | 350.00 | |||
Tax | 28.86 | |||
Airplane Insurance | 350.00 | |||
Total (minimum cost): | $20,078.86 |
Prices subject to change without notice
MINIMUM Cost for Single Engine CPL: $37,040.00 | AVERAGE Cost: $43,530.00
MINIMUM Cost Single & Multi Engine CPL: $43,940.00 | AVERAGE Cost: $50,430.00
Payment method = Foreign student must make a deposit in advance and keep positive balance of $1000 in their flying account then monthly installments. Student’s training will stop if their account goes below $1000. Local student may pay as they go.
Multi-Engine
By using our Cessna 310 Multi-Engine Aircraft, you will learn to fly a “True” Multi-Engine Aircraft and experience the excitement of twin-engine flying.
We are here to help you achieve your goals, so get started accumulating those much-needed Multi-Engine hours today!
Multi-Engine VFR & IFR
20.0 Hours | Dual Multi-Engine VFR | $7,000.00 | ||
5.0 Hours | Dual Multi-Engine IFR | 1,575.00 | ||
Multi-Engine Kit/Books | 100.00 | |||
Airport Commission | 89.50 | |||
State Sales Tax | 9.00 | |||
Exam | 1000.00 | |||
Total: | $9,948.50 |
Prices subject to change without notice
CPL-ME only (If all CPL aeronautical experience requirements-completed)
Average duration 1.5 to 2 months
15.0 Hours | Dual C-310 | $5,250.00 | ||
10.0 Hours | Ground school | 500.00 | ||
Flight exam | 1150.00 | |||
Total: | $6,900.00 |
Prices subject to change without notice
CFI/CFII/ATP
We also offer courses of instruction leading to the following FAA Ratings: CFI, CFII and ATP.
All prices subject to change without notice.
CFI (Certified Flight Instructor)
15.0 Hours Dual | C-172RG | $5,000.00 | ||
30.0 Hours | Ground Instruction | 1,500.00 | ||
Books | 100.00 | |||
Airport Commission | 36.75 | |||
State Sales Tax | 9.00 | |||
Aircraft Insurance | 350.00 | |||
Total: | $6,995.75 |
Prices subject to change without notice
CFII (Certified Flight Instructor Instrument)
10.0 Hours Dual | C-172 | $1,950.00 | ||
10.0 Hours | Ground Instruction | 500.00 | ||
Airport Commission | 24.50 | |||
Aircraft Insurance | 350.00 | |||
Total: | $2,824.50 |
Prices subject to change without notice
ATP (Airline Transport Pilot) MEL (Multi-Engine Land)
5.0 Hours Dual | C-310 | $1,750.00 | ||
5.0 Hours | Ground Instruction | 250.00 | ||
Books | 50.00 | |||
Airport Commission | 17.25 | |||
State Sales Tax | 4.25 | |||
Aircraft Insurance | 350.00 | |||
Total: | $2,417.25 |