Flight Instruction Rates for Sport Pilot and Ultralight Training

  • SLSA Trike: $240 per lesson

  • J3 Cub: $220 per lesson

  • Each lesson includes approximately 1.5 hours (30 minutes of ground instruction and 60 minutes of flight time).

  • Flight time exceeding 1 hour is prorated at $240/hour (Trike) or $220/hour (J3 Cub).

  • Additional ground instruction beyond 30 minutes is $50 per hour.

New for 2024: Ultralight Powered Hang Gliding (PHG)

  • Training Rate: $220 per lesson

  • Conducted in a two-place ultralight trainer

Discovery Flights

  • SLSA Trike: $240

  • J3 Cub: $220

  • Duration: 1 hour (This serves as your first lesson!)

Additional Training Services

  • Additional Ground Instruction: $50 per hour

  • Practical Test Preparation: Same as standard training rates

    • Expect 3 hours of flight training (FAA requirement)

    • 2–3 hours of ground instruction

  • Sport Pilot Proficiency Check: $400 (includes aircraft)

  • Flight Review: $270

  • Instruction in Your Aircraft:

    • Weight-Shift Aircraft: $200 per hour

    • Fixed-Wing Aircraft: $100 per hour

Training Details

All flight training is provided by Blue Collar Aviation LLC. Due to noise abatement policies, training flights are conducted at neighboring public airports.

For more information, contact Blue Collar Aviation LLC at:
📞 (978) 273-7460