Stop guessing, start planning. Take complete control of your aviation journey with the most comprehensive financial planning tool built specifically for student pilots.
Created by an active CFI, this isn't just a cost calculator—it's a complete planning suite that answers the three biggest questions every student pilot has:
How much will it cost in total?
How long will it take?
How can I budget for it monthly?
Whether you're pursuing your Private, Instrument, or Commercial certificate, this tool empowers you to build a realistic, actionable plan.
How It Works:
Download: You'll receive a .zip file containing the tool.
Unzip: Extract the file on your computer.
Launch: Double-click the HTML file to open the planner in any modern web browser. No internet connection is needed after download!
Powerful Planning Features:
Detailed Cost Estimator: Accurately budget for every expense, including separate aircraft dry rates, fuel costs, instruction fees, gear, exam fees, and more.
Time & Pace Projection: Enter how many lessons you plan to take per week, and the tool instantly estimates your time to completion and what your monthly "pay-as-you-go" budget will look like.
Loan Payment Calculator: Thinking about financing? Plug in an interest rate and term to instantly see your estimated monthly loan payment, helping you compare financing options.
Professional PDF Export: With one click, generate a clean, beautifully formatted PDF of your entire financial plan—perfect for sharing with family, applying for financing, or tracking your progress.
Use It Forever: This is a one-time purchase. Use the tool again and again as you progress through different ratings and certificates.
Plan your path to the cockpit with confidence. Know the costs, set a timeline, and make your dream of flight a financial reality.
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Disclosures
Digital Product: This is a digital file download (.zip). No physical product will be shipped. Due to the digital nature of this product, all sales are final and no refunds will be issued.
System Requirements: You will need a program to unzip the file (standard on most Windows and Mac computers). The calculator is an HTML file that can be opened in any modern web browser.
Disclaimer: This tool is for estimation and planning purposes only. Narber Aviation, LLC is not a financial advisor. Actual flight training costs can and will vary based on your location, flight school, instructor, and personal rate of progress.