Our Pricing Program
Captain Drake’s offers flexible flight training and testing options. Choose a full course package or individual lessons tailored to your needs
Additional Training Options
Intro Flight Lesson – $200
Experience your first flight with a ground briefing and 0.5–1.0 hrs of dual instruction. You’ll get the chance to take the controls in a safe, supportive setting.
Cross Country Flight Lesson Half Day $600 | Full Day $1,500
Build real-world navigation skills with scenic destinations, weather analysis, and hands-on flight planning. Choose a half-day session for a focused introduction or a full-day experience for extended training and multiple routes.
Sport Pilot Flight Instructor – Custom Package
Flexible training tailored to your individual needs, with custom lesson plans and instruction from a certified flight instructor.
/ Customized Total
- Cross Country Flying
- Custom Package
- Professional Teacher
Sport Pilot Training Packages
Module #1 - $4,000
➤ Up to 7 nights lodge or RV stay
➤ Intake paperwork + IACRA setup
➤ Ground school & classroom time
➤ 10 hrs pre-solo dual flight
instruction
Module #2 - $4,000
➤ 3 hrs solo flight
➤ 3 hrs dual + 2 hrs solo cross country
➤ 3 hrs dual stage check prep
➤ Classroom time / ground school
Module #3 - $1,500
➤ 2 hrs dual prep + recommending CFI
➤ 1 hr dual final tune-up
➤ Practical test (sport pilot checkride)
$9,500/ Total
- Lodging
- Flight License
- Professional Teacher
Testing Fees
Practical Test (Students) – $1,500
FAA sport pilot practical test (checkride) for students enrolled in Captain Drake’s program. Includes aircraft use and examiner coordination.
Practical Test (Non-Students) – $2,000
FAA sport pilot practical test for candidates who trained outside of Captain Drake’s program.
/ Customized Total
- Practical Test
- Airmen Certificates
- Professional Teacher
Full Cost of Flight Instruction — Most students should budget around $14,000 for their complete training.
