Prices
Quality training at competitive rates.
From your first lesson through to support for experienced pilots and commercial training. Prices are valid from February 2025 and are subject to change.
Introductory lessons
| Flight time | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Trial Lesson | 40 mins | £150 |
| Extended Trial Lesson | 1 hour | £220 |
Membership fees
| Full Flying | £175 |
| Temporary Flying (1 month) | £30 |
Membership is required to fly our aircraft. It is valid for 12 months and renewable on expiry.
Training for LAPL and PPL
| Aircraft type | Hourly rate |
|---|---|
| C152 | £230 |
| C172 / PA28 161 | £265 |
Hourly rate includes:
- VAT
- £65 instructor fee, including pre-flight briefings
- Landing fees at Denham
- Aircraft insurance
You must have £200 in your account before you fly. Payments by bank transfer, in advance. Unused balance may be refunded subject to a £15 admin fee.
Theoretical knowledge exams
| Air Law | Operational Procedures |
| Meteorology | Human Performance |
| Navigation | Flight Planning and Performance |
| Aircraft General Knowledge | Principles of Flight |
| Communications | RT Practical Test |
Test fees
| LAPL/PPL Skill Test examiner fee | £250 |
| Partial Pass completion | £150 |
| Theoretical Knowledge exam | £40 |
| Communications (RT) Practical Test | £150 |
Planning your course
| Hours | C152 | C172 / PA28 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAPL | 30 hours | £6,900 | £7,950 |
| PPL | 45 hours | £10,350 | £11,925 |
Rental fees
| Aircraft type | Hourly rate |
|---|---|
| C152 | £165 |
| C172 / PA28 161 / Citabria* | £200 |
| C182 | £275 |
Further training
| Course | Hours | Aircraft type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAPL to PPL | 10 hours | PA28 / C172 | £2,650 |
| Companion | 8 hours | C152 | £1,840 |
| IR(R) | 15 hours | PA28 | £4,125 |
| PBN including RNP Approaches | 3 hours | PA28 / C172 | £825 |
| Night Rating | 5 hours | PA28 | £1,375 |
| Multi-Screen EFIS (inc. ground training) | 2 hours | PA28 / C172 | £550 |
| Complex Conversion | 3 hours | C182 | £1,050 |
| Tailwheel* | 8 hours | Citabria | £2,200 |
Instructor & examiner fees
| Basic instructor fee | £65 |
| Instrument / Night / Tailwheel instructor fee | £75 |
| Proficiency Check / Renewal examiner fee | £150 |
| IR(R) examiner fee | £190 |
Professional courses
Prices are valid from February 2025 and are subject to change.
Email
operations@thepilotcentre.co.uk
Telephone
01895 833838
Visit us
Denham Aerodrome
UB9 5DF
UB9 5DF
Open 7 days a week
0830 – 1730