VA Allowable Flight Costs—Salina
Fall 2025, Spring 2026, Summer 2026 costs for Professional Fixed Wing Flight Program at the K-State Salina campus.
Required courses offered every semester:
PPIL 113 Private Pilot Flight Lab
| Training type: | Aircraft type: | Required hours: | *Dual rate: | Solo rate: | Ground rate: | Total Cost: |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dual Fly | C172 | 30 | $280 | N/A | N/A | $8,400 |
| Solo Fly | C172 | 5 | N/A | $225 | N/A | $1,125 |
| Ground | N/A | 20 | N/A | N/A | $55 | $1,100 |
| N/A | Simulator | 3 | $97 | N/A | N/A | $291 |
| Check ride | C172 | 1.5 | N/A | $225 | N/A | $338 |
| Self examining check ride fee | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | $300 |
Total flight hours: 39.5
Total ground hours: 20
Total cost: $11,553.50
PPIL 114 Professional Instrument Pilot Flight Lab
| Training type: | Aircraft type: | Required hours: | *Dual rate: | Solo rate: | Ground rate: | Total Cost: |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dual Fly | C172 | 24 | $280 | N/A | N/A | $6,720 |
|
Dual Sim |
Simulator | 14 | $97 | N/A | N/A | $1,358 |
| Ground | N/A | 20 | N/A | N/A | $55 | $1,100 |
| Check ride aircraft | C172 | 1.5 | N/A | $225 | N/A | $338 |
| DPE check ride fee | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | $900 |
Total flight hours: 39.5
Total ground hours: 20
Total cost: $10,415.00
PPIL 212 Professional Commercial Pilot Flight Lab
(Stage I)
| Training type: | Aircraft type: | Required hours: | *Dual rate: | Solo rate: | Ground rate: | Total Cost: |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dual Fly | C172 | 15 | $280 | N/A | N/A | $4,200 |
| Dual Fly | C172 | 4 | $280 | N/A | N/A | $1,120 |
|
Dual Sim |
Simulator | 10 | $97 | N/A | N/A | $970 |
| Solo fly | C172 | 41 | N/A | $225 | N/A | $9,225 |
| Ground | N/A | 10 | N/A | N/A | $55 | $550 |
Total flight hours: 70
Total ground hours: 10
Total cost: $16,065.00
PPIL 213 Professional Commercial Pilot Flight Lab 2
(Stages II & III)
| Training type: | Aircraft type: | Required hours: | *Dual rate: | Solo rate: | Ground rate: | Total Cost: |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Dual Sim |
Simulator | 14 | $97 | N/A | N/A | $1,358 |
| Dual Fly | C172 | 15 | $280 | N/A | N/A | $4,200 |
| Solo Fly | C172 | 11 | N/A | $225 | N/A | $2,475 |
| Ground | N/A | 9 | N/A | N/A | $55 | $495 |
| Check ride | C172 | 1.5 | $280 | N/A | N/A | $420 |
| DPE check ride fee | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | $900 |
Total flight hours: 51.5
Total ground hours: 9
Total cost: $12,648.00
PPIL 263 Multi Engine Flight Lab
(Seminole, added in April 2024)
| Training type: | Aircraft type: | Required hours: | *Dual rate: | Solo rate: | Ground rate: | Total Cost: |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dual Fly (advanced) | Seminole | 8 | $480 | N/A | N/A | $3,840 |
| Ground (advanced) | N/A | 3 | N/A | N/A | $55 | $165 |
| Dual Sim (Multi Engine) | Simulator | 3 | $97 | N/A | N/A | $291 |
| Check ride aircraft | Seminole | 1.5 | N/A | $425 | N/A | $637.50 |
| DPE check ride fee | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | $900 |
Total flight hours: 12.5
Total ground hours: 3
Total cost: $5,833.50
*DPE Check ride fee is not funded by the FA to the University*
Required total cost: $56,515.00
Optional courses—pending availability
PPIL 314 Certified Flight Instructor Flight Lab
| Training type: | Aircraft type: | Required hours: | *Dual rate: | Solo rate: | Ground rate: | Total Cost: |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dual Fly (advanced) | C172 | 20 | $280 | N/A | N/A | $5,600 |
| Solo Fly | C172 | 2 | N/A | $225 | N/A | $450 |
| Ground (advanced) | N/A | 8 | N/A | N/A | $55 | $1,100 |
| Spin Training | C172 | 1.8 | $280 | N/A | N/A | $504 |
| Check Ride | C172 | 3 | N/A | $225 | N/A | $675 |
| DPE Check Ride Fee | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | $1,500 |
Total flight hours: 26.8
Total ground hours: 20
Total cost: $9,829
PPIL 483 Certified Flight Instructor Lab
| Training type: | Aircraft type: | Required hours: | *Dual rate: | Solo rate: | Ground rate: | Total Cost: |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dual Fly (advanced) | C172 | 5 | $280 | N/A | N/A | $1,400 |
| Simulator | Sim | 5 | $97 | N/A | N/A | $485 |
| Ground (advanced) | N/A | 8 | N/A | N/A | $55 | $440 |
| Check Ride | C172 | 2 | N/A | $225 | N/A | $450 |
| DPE Check Ride Fee | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | $900 |
Total flight hours: 12
Total ground hours: 8
Total cost: $2,775
PPIL 493 Certified Multi Engine Flight Instructor Lab
| Training type: | Aircraft type: | Required hours: | *Dual rate: | Solo rate: | Ground rate: | Total Cost: |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dual Fly | Seminole | 14 | $480 | N/A | N/A | $6,720 |
| Ground | N/A | 6 | N/A | N/A | $55 | $330 |
| Check Ride | Seminole | 2 | N/A | $480 | N/A | $960 |
| DPE Check Ride Fee | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | $900 |
Total flight hours: 16
Total ground hours: 6
Total cost: $8,910
PPIL 290 Multi Engine Crew Coordination
(Seminole)
| Training type: | Aircraft type: | Required hours: | *Dual rate: | Solo rate: | Ground rate: | Total Cost: |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dual Fly (advanced) | Seminole | 2 | $480 | N/A | N/A | $960 |
| Solo | Seminole | 10 | N/A | $425 | N/A | $4,250 |
| Ground (advanced) | N/A | 3 | N/A | N/A | $55 | $165 |
Total flight hours: 12
Total ground hours: 3
Total cost: $5,375
PPIL 215 Mountain Flying
| Training type: | Aircraft type: | Required hours: | *Dual rate: | Solo rate: | Ground rate: | Total Cost: |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dual Fly (advanced) | C172 | 10 | $280 | N/A | N/A | $2,800 |
| Ground (advanced) | N/A | 2 | N/A | N/A | $55 | $110 |
Total flight hours: 10
Total ground hours: 2
Total cost: $2,910