This degree program requires the student to earn a commercial pilot rating and a minimum of 121 semester hours for completion with the following breakdown: 43 credits hours of core curriculum; 51 credits hours of aviation technology courses; and 27 credits hours of business and open electives.
FMU will conduct ground school classes for private and instrument ratings from our course curriculum. In addition to the University’s own airplane, flight training has been contracted to Endeavor Flight Training Center located at Opa-locka Airport), which is also a Part 141 training facility less than one mile from the campus.
All core courses must be completed with a grade of “C” (2.0) or better Note: There are significant costs associated with flight training that are NOT covered by student tuition. Students must consult with an aviation advisor to discuss these costs before selecting this degree program.
Approximate Flight Training Costs
NOTE: This list denotes the minimum requirements as dictated by Part 141.
Prices current as of August 2019 and are subject to change.
Private Pilot Course*
| Cessna Multimedia Training Kit |
$280.00 |
| Medical Certificate |
$80.00 |
| Written Test |
$165.00 |
| Practical Test |
$600.00 |
| Headset |
$400.00 |
| 40 Dual Flight Hours - Cessna 172SP @ $126.00 + $50.00 |
$7,240.00 |
| 5 Hours solo @ $126.00 |
$630.00 |
| *AVT 201 - Private Pilot Ground School |
|
| Sub Total |
$9,3950.00 |
Instrument Rating Course*
| Cessna Multimedia Training Instrument Kit |
$240.00 |
| Written Test |
$165.00 |
| Practical Test |
$600.00 |
| 35 Dual Flight Hours - Cessna 172SP @ $126.00 + $60.00 |
$6,335.00 |
| *AVT 301 - Instrument Pilot Ground School |
|
| Sub Total |
$7,340.00 |
Commercial Rating Course
| Cessna Multimedia Training Commercial Kit |
$240.00 |
| Medical Certificate |
$80.00 |
| Written Test |
$165.00 |
| Practical Test |
$700.00 |
| 15 Dual Flight Hours - Piper Seneca @ $331.00 + $60.00 |
$5,865.00 |
| 55 Dual Flight Hours - Cessna 172SP @ $126.00 + $60.00 |
$10.230.00 |
| 10 Hours solo @ $126.00 |
$1,260.00 |
| *AVT 303 - Commercial Pilot Ground School |
|
| Sub Total |
$18,540.00 |
| Grand Total |
$35,275.00 |
| *These courses are conducted at FMU and are covered by student tuition. |
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