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Flight Fees

Below are the estimated flight course fees beginning Summer 2026. These flight fees are in addition to regular university tuition and fees and are subject to change without prior notice. Please contact the School of Aviation for updated fees information at 618-453-8898.

A flight fee covers the cost of completing a flight course in the minimum FAA-approved time. Repeating lessons or otherwise going over the minimum time results in an overage fee, which is based on the hourly rate of the aircraft and instructor. Flight fees are charged to the student's Bursar account the semester of enrollment. Overage fees of $1,000 - $3,000 are common in the Private Pilot courses. Students may track their course progress, billing, and more through dedicated software, TALON.

Flight Fees - Required Flight Courses

Flight fees for required courses

Required Flight Courses
Course Course Name Fee

AF201A

(Private Pilot) Primary Flight I

$8,628

AF201B

(Private Pilot) Primary Flight II

$9,432.50

AF203

Flight Basic

$13,482

AF204

Flight Intermediate

$14,256

AF206A

(Instrument Pilot) Flight Instrument I

$6,662

(Instrument Pilot) AF206B

Flight Instrument II

$7,882.70

AF207A

(Commercial Pilot) Flight Advanced

$9,988.50

AF207B

(Commercial Pilot) Flight Multi-Engine Operations

$8,654.50

Flight Fees - Optional Flight Courses

Fees for Optional Flight Courses

Optional Flight Courses
Course Course Name Fee

AF199

Intermediate Flight (Transition course required for all incoming students that possess a Private Pilot Certificate)

$4,941

AF220

Practicum in Air Carrier Operations

$8,800

AF300A

Flight Instructor (Airplane) I

$5,525

AF300B

Flight Instructor (Airplane) II

$5,944

AF301

Flight Instructor (Airplane-Multi-Engine)

$2,685

AF302

Flight Instructor (Airplane-Instrument)

$2,461
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