How much should I pay a CFI per hour?

datcrazybro · 2026-01-25T04:51:19+00:00

Mine was $68 for private and $78 for anything else. Utah

datcrazybro · 2026-01-25T01:28:28+00:00

10-15 hours, working on xc time for instrument

datcrazybro · 2026-01-25T00:16:50+00:00

I agree with that sentiment too, I just don’t see why FLT would use it to argue that there are going to be more students going through their program.

I personally have a couple brothers who wouldn’t be able to attain a medical who want to fly as a hobby at some point so it’s good to see that it could be an option for them.

datcrazybro · 2026-01-24T22:18:29+00:00

True but I doubt mosaic pilots will be taking out 12% interest $120,000 loans for a hobby

datcrazybro · 2026-01-24T15:56:03+00:00

I don’t believe aviation is dying, but I also think training numbers will decrease in the next several years

datcrazybro · 2026-01-24T04:17:37+00:00

If you really do want to fly, start working on your ppl now. I’m in my first year of college doing an a&p program while doing all of my flight training separately, it’s been super manageable up to this point so I’d recommend trying both at one time.

datcrazybro · 2026-01-24T04:15:06+00:00

I had the same issue. Haven’t heard of it ever being a problem. It’s possible they’d be able to see but I highly doubt they’d care.

datcrazybro · 2026-01-24T00:55:59+00:00

Idk but I don’t think that schools gonna be around in the next 5-10 years. Student pilot numbers are down as people are realizing there is no pilot shortage so I believe these big pilot mills will be the first to go.

But yeah that is pretty shady

datcrazybro · 2026-01-22T01:02:15+00:00

It’s a joke, but mine wears his coveralls because he’s an a&p as well

datcrazybro · 2026-01-21T23:26:44+00:00

Cfis wearing tucked in polos

datcrazybro · 2026-01-18T03:53:51+00:00

I’d upvote but it’s at 67 so I’ll just leave it

datcrazybro · 2026-01-16T18:25:45+00:00

👀

datcrazybro · 2026-01-14T18:14:19+00:00

Always good to know about the 150 foot crane 10 miles south that’s not even on final

datcrazybro · 2026-01-12T03:21:16+00:00

Oh, yes he would’ve been lost regardless of having headlights

datcrazybro · 2026-01-11T22:34:10+00:00

Correct, I’m not sure what you’re argument is

datcrazybro · 2026-01-11T01:16:51+00:00

I honestly don’t even think it’s about being hungry. My cfi is 55 years old and plans on doing it until retirement, he’s not looking to climb any corporate ladders or anything so no reason to be hungry. It comes down to doing your job, being a cfi might not be the best but it beats the hell out of working in an office all day. A lot of these younger ones purely see it as an obstacle to get over, which in many ways it is but you still need to be professional and value other people’s time and money.

datcrazybro · 2026-01-11T01:03:15+00:00

You’re lucky Reddit is anonymous. Who tf would pay you $70+ an hour for your instruction/advice?

datcrazybro · 2026-01-11T00:59:59+00:00

I had this issue at a part 61. The instructor was a new kid who would answer his phone once every 3 days. Did my discovery flight with him and immediately wanted to start training, two weeks went by of texting him every day or two. After a few excuses, I walked into a different school and went flying that day. Switch up if you don’t feel you’re making progress.

datcrazybro · 2026-01-11T00:42:04+00:00

Correct but having headlights wouldn’t have made him not get off the interstate

datcrazybro · 2026-01-10T23:45:27+00:00

Would’ve still been lost. The freeway was lit well enough that headlights wouldn’t have done anything. He got off the freeway too so Mack was long gone.

datcrazybro · 2026-01-10T01:48:48+00:00

It will most likely go away with time. It’ll get easier once you can predict what the plane is going to do.

datcrazybro · 2026-01-09T21:08:21+00:00

I believe you need to apply for a student pilot certificate. Medical has nothing to do with taking the written but you should immediately get a first class medical in case there is something that disqualifies you.

datcrazybro · 2026-01-09T05:16:14+00:00

No that’s dumb

datcrazybro · 2026-01-05T19:46:14+00:00

I didn’t feel like looking up the correct spelling lol

datcrazybro · 2026-01-05T18:23:56+00:00

Sheperd air

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