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About
John Cox is a Certified Flight Instructor offering flight training in the Lincoln, Beatrice, Crete, and Seward area of Nebraska. Training includes Private, Instrument, Commercial, Aerobatics, Tailwheel, and Formation flying. Each lesson is recorded with a digital video camera for review at home.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 152 (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $70 – $280/hr | $4,900 – $19,500 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $155/hr | $1,650 – $6,550 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $20 – $80/hr | $390 – $1,560 |
| Estimated Total Range | $6,900 – $27,600 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at John Cox CFI is estimated to cost $6,900 – $27,600. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, John Cox CFI operates under Part 61. Training is self-paced: you and your instructor set the curriculum rather than following a pre-approved syllabus. The FAA minimum for a Private Pilot Certificate under Part 61 is 40 flight hours, though most students need 60 to 70.
No, John Cox CFI does not have a Designated Pilot Examiner on staff. When you're ready for your checkride, you'll need to book with an independent DPE. Ask the school if they can point you to one nearby.
John Cox CFI's training fleet includes the Cessna 152 and Piper PA-28 (Archer). Having multiple types in the fleet keeps your training on track if one plane is down for maintenance. Ask the school about current availability and any additional charges per aircraft.
No flight simulators are listed for John Cox CFI. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, John Cox CFI does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.