2026-27 Academic Year Course Fees
| AER 1021 Private Pilot Flight 1 | $20,175 |
| AER 1022 Private Pilot Flight 2 | $0 |
| AER 1120 Instrument Rating: Flight | $13,692 |
| AER 2031 Commercial Pilot: Fight 1 | $22,685 |
| AER 2032 Commercial Pilot: Flight 2 | $13,588 |
| AER 3020 Certified Flight Instructor Flight | $10,272 |
| AER 4010 Multi-Engine Land: Ground & Flight | $6,775 |
| AER 4020 Certified Flight Instructor: Instrument Ground & Flight | $3,095 |
| AER 4030 Certified Flight Instructor: Multi-Engine Ground & Flight | $8,725 |
| AER 1053 Aerodynamics & Practical Flight Applications | $50 |
These fees are based on the average number of hours to complete a course. Additional hours may be required and are billed directly on an hourly basis until successful completion. All required courses must use full flight hours.
Some flight courses begin as 141 with an enrollment certificate. Excess funding must be returned to the VA or the student’s account after financial scrutiny of fewer flight hours.
FAA First Class Medical Examination & Drug Screening: approximately $200
Completed by an authorized aviation medical examiner and a copy submitted to the Program Director or the Chief Ground Instructor by June 1 or three weeks prior to the start of classes.
FAA Written Exam Fees: approximately $175 per exam
Five exams are required during the program.
FAA Examiner Fees: approximately $800-$1,200 per check ride
Paid directly to the examiner before each oral and flight test for each certificate and rating. Some Part 141 courses include End of Course test.
Pilot Equipment: $1,500-$2,500
Flight Bag, iPad, Pilot Headset, Kneeboard, Foreflight subscription, and flight insurance.
Insurance Information
Vermont Flight Academy carries liability and hull insurance, but pilots are always liable for damage to VFA aircraft that occurs as a result of their actions. In the event that damage occurs, VFA may extend limited liability coverage to students subject to policy coverage.