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Subject: Re: Test cost ??
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Date: Wed, 30-Jan-85 13:15:42 EST
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> < High cost of testing ???  >
> 
> I've just scheduled my Private Pilot- Airplane flight test and found that
> the charge seems awfully high. The examiner wants $ 90 to do the test.
> I've taken tests before on my way to CFI (Glider) and somehow this seems
> excessive. I just renewed my CFI for $ 75 and thought that was outrageous.
> 
From my experience, the flight test will consume about three hours of
the examiners time and occasionally more. So it works out to about $30
an hour for the flight test. Is that too much? I don't really think so.
I would like to see experienced and "good" flight instructors making at
least $20 an hour, so the examiners time should be worth more. If you
think it is too high do some shopping. In our area the instrument check
ride is currently running about $75. I believe the Private is the same.

Some examiners may take only a short "hop" before making the blessing.
My CFI ride was .3, but the examiner spent a total of 2 hours with me.

Should the examiner charge a flat rate or by the hour?  It will be interesting
to hear what others have to say about this topic.