The short answer is: It depends
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The long answer is rich in variables:
-Do you prefer to grab the bull by the horns, to work a little here or there, or to procrastinate and cram at the last minute?
-Do you believe that more expense always means higher quality, or do you believe that cheaper always means good value?
-Are you introspective in the face of criticism? While we all do our best, we often encounter difficult phases, learning plateaus, and tend to uncover sometimes long hidden personal attributes that need to be addressed.
-Why are you even reading this website? Is someone (like your parent) asking you to do it, or are you truly engaged and excited about this idea?
-Are you OK with meeting the requirements or are you interested in being the best that your experience and abilities allow?
-Have you factored in the unseen costs of your journey such as the hours spent driving back and forth? The cost of gas in your car, and the inevitable coffee shop visits with study materials in hand?
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Now that you've read this far, I've seen students obtain a private pilot certificate (license) at zero cost to them through scholarship or family contribution. It's also not out of the question to spend $10-12,000 at commercialized flight school where the training is impersonal and the instructors goal is 'time building' or financial throughput for the investors.
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For a motivated student of average ability and frequency of flying, 1-2 lessons per week, in 2021 terms, a private pilot certificate can usually be obtained for between $5,000 and $8,000 dollars.
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