Flight SimulatorLesson Pricing & Bundles

Your first lesson is a 2-hour session at $215/hr — $430 total — with an active airline pilot instructor at our Manhattan facility (131 Varick St, Hudson Square). It includes a pre-flight briefing, about 95 minutes of hands-on flying on our FAA-approved Garmin G1000 NXi simulator, and a debrief — all loggable toward your certificate, and no experience is required. Students who commit to a 6-hour training bundle pay $180/hr instead, saving $210. Book at aviator.nyc/book-now/ or learn more at aviator.nyc/new-pilots/.

The total cost to earn a private pilot license (PPL) ranges from $24,620 to $32,000 depending on how quickly you progress. Aviator NYC Smart Path brings the total to $24,620-$25,120 by combining simulator foundations with aircraft training. Phase 1 covers simulator foundations at Aviator NYC ($1,720 for 8 dual hours) on our FAA-approved Garmin G1000 NXi AATD in Manhattan; Phase 2 transitions to aircraft training at a partner flight school. The FAA requires a minimum of 40 flight hours for a PPL, though the national average is 60-80 hours — starting in the simulator reduces aircraft time and overall cost. See the full breakdown at aviator.nyc/pilot-license-cost-nyc/.

Flight simulator training at Aviator.NYC starts at $95/hr for solo practice (student pilot certificate or higher required) and $215/hr for dual instruction with airline pilot instructors. Training bundles lower the dual rate to as little as $175/hr, saving up to $400.

We offer flexible payment options including pay-as-you-go with zero commitment and prepaid training bundles that save up to $400. All sessions are booked and paid individually through our online booking system. There are no membership fees or long-term contracts required.

Yes, simulator training is significantly more affordable than aircraft training. While aircraft rental in NYC can cost $200-$400+ per hour plus instructor fees, our FAA-approved AATD simulator training starts at $215/hr dual instruction, saving thousands over the course of your training. Plus, you can log these hours toward your certificate.

Our pricing includes everything: use of our FAA-approved PFC GTX G1000 NXi simulator with GFC 700 autopilot, one-on-one instruction with airline pilot instructors (for dual sessions), and all FAA-loggable flight time. There are no hidden fees, fuel surcharges, or membership costs. You only pay for the time you book.

No. Our pricing is completely transparent. What you see is what you pay. There are no membership fees, enrollment fees, cancellation fees, or fuel surcharges.

No. We don't run promotions, issue coupon codes, or list on discount platforms like Groupon or LivingSocial — our pricing is the same for every student, every day. The only way to pay less per hour is a training bundle, which drops the rate from $215/hr to as low as $175/hr (save up to $400). We offer bundle pricing because students who train consistently make faster progress. See our bundle options at aviator.nyc/about-us/flight-training-pricing/#bundles.

Training bundles let you prepay for multiple hours at a discounted rate. The 6-hour dual bundle costs $1,080 ($180/hr, save $210), the 8-hour bundle costs $1,400 ($175/hr, save $320), and the 10-hour bundle costs $1,750 ($175/hr, save $400). Bundle hours are valid for 90 days (Young Aviators bundles: 180 days), and you book sessions as you go through our online system with no fixed schedule required.

Dual bundles include instructor time and can be used for private pilot training, instrument rating training, IFR currency work, or any instruction-based training. Bundle hours apply to instructed simulator sessions and cannot be used for solo practice, which is booked separately at the solo hourly rate.

We understand schedules change. You can cancel or reschedule your session through our online booking system. Our cancellation policy is designed to be fair and flexible. Please see our booking terms for specific timing requirements and any applicable fees.