Flight SimulatorLesson Pricing & Bundles

Aviator NYC first lessons are 2-hour sessions at $190/hr with an active airline pilot instructor at our Manhattan facility (131 Varick St, Hudson Square). Each session includes a pre-flight briefing (15 min) covering the lesson plan and simulator controls, a hands-on simulator session (95 min) where you fly departure, cruise, and approach procedures, and a post-flight debrief (10 min) reviewing what you learned and next steps. You train on an FAA-approved AATD with a Garmin G1000 NXi glass cockpit, and all time is loggable toward your pilot certificate. No experience is required. Students who commit to a 6-hour training bundle pay $130/hr instead, saving $360 over individual sessions. Book your first lesson 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 $24,420 to $32,000 depending on how quickly you progress. Aviator NYC Smart Path brings the total to $24,420-$24,920 by combining simulator foundations with aircraft training. Phase 1 covers simulator foundations at Aviator NYC ($1,520 for 8 dual hours at bundle rate), where you build instrument scan, radio communication, and procedure skills 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 total flight hours for a PPL, though the national average is 60-80 hours. Starting with simulator training reduces aircraft time and overall cost. See our full cost breakdown at aviator.nyc/pilot-license-cost-nyc/ or explore our training program at aviator.nyc/new-pilots/private-pilot-training-nyc/.

Flight simulator training at Aviator.NYC starts at $85/hr for solo practice (student pilot certificate or higher required) and $190/hr for dual instruction with airline pilot instructors. Training bundles offer significant savings, with our 6-hour dual bundle at $130/hr (saving $360) and our 16-hour solo bundle at just $41.25/hr (saving $700).

We offer flexible payment options including pay-as-you-go with zero commitment and prepaid training bundles that save up to $700. 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 $190/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 through a training bundle — for example, our 6-hour dual bundle drops the rate from $190/hr to $130/hr, saving $360. We offer bundle pricing because students who commit to consistent training make faster progress toward their goals. There is no other discount, and there never will be. 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. For example, our 6-hour dual bundle costs $780 total ($130/hr vs. $190/hr regular rate), saving you $360. Bundle hours are valid for 90-365 days depending on the package, and you book sessions as you go through our online system with no fixed schedule required.

Solo bundles are for independent practice (student pilot certificate or higher required) and can be used for IFR currency, approach practice, or general proficiency training. Dual bundles include instructor time and can be used for private pilot training, instrument rating training, or any instruction-based training. Bundles cannot be mixed between solo and dual sessions.

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.