Average Costs

• Standard Single-passenger Flights - range from $75 for a 15 minute flight to $200 for an hour flight.
• Standard Two-passenger Flights - range from $150 for a 15 minute flight to $200 for a 30 minute flight.
• Acrobatic Flights - range from $150 for a 15 minute flight to $200 for a 30 minute flight.

Glider Plane License

To take lessons for a private glider plane license, a person has to be at least 14 years old and no prior experience is necessary. For actually receiving a license, however, the student must be at least 16 years of age. Another requirement for getting a license is documented proof showing 2-hours of solo time in glider planes, including 10 solo flights. Flight time is usually up to one hour but does vary from person to person. After a student goes solo, they practice on their own and with an instructor to prepare them for the final exam. And finally, the student must pass a written and flight exam given by the FAA. No medical certificate is required.

• Cost to Solo - $1,800 to $2,100 (depending on number of flights taken before gaining ability to fly solo)
• Cost from Solo to Private Glider Plane License - $1,500 to $2,500 (minimum of 2 solo hours/10 glider plane flights)