FAA 141 Minimum LIFT Academy®
Flight Hours Typical Cost Flight Hours Typical Cost
No Experience 190 $82,756 255 $120,000
Enter With Private 155 $65,265 185 $89,125
Enter With Private & Instrument 120 $49,045 140 $64,945

* Cost Per Additional Flight Hours: DA40 with CFI = $245 / DA42 with CFI = $345

* All programs reflect the purchase of a LIFT kit, which includes uniforms, a Bose headset, and an iPad Rental

Their Additional Expenses

* These costs are included in LIFT Academy flight training program’s tuition, but not this flight school’s.

Designated Pilot Examiner Fees
$12,000*
Training Center Premium
$5,000*
FAA Knowledge Tests (PAR, IRA, CAX, FIA, FIL, FOI)
$1,050 total
Additional Flight Hours
Cost varies
Fuel
Cost varies
Third-Party Apps
$205*

* Based on figures from a competing flight school’s 2025 pricing.

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