Cost
Flight training is a significant commitment, so it's important to get an idea of what it will cost. Fortunately, most students are driven by a passion just like I was when I worked my way through training. I often relate the cost of a pilot's license to getting a used car or an expensive vacation abroad. Here is a breakdown of the certifications and ratings necessary to become an airline pilot.
The table below is just an estimate, and you will never pay up front for a lesson. Notice that the cost goes down with each rating - like a pyramid, each rating builds on the last one. That's why the Private Pilot license is known as the easiest and hardest rating at the same time: It's the first time a student often touches the controls of a plane, but at the same time has the easiest standards. You might also be satisfied with becoming a private pilot, or getting an instrument rating and stopping there to refine your skills as a recreational pilot for the occasional $100 hamburger weekend flight. To reiterate - I am qualified to take you through all ratings below.
Estimated Training Cost
Disclaimer: I believe that you should get what you pay for. If either of us feel that a lesson was not value-add, I will waive the instructor cost. Additionally, I will work with you to make sure your goals are financially achievable. My chief goal is to make you succeed.