South Dakota State University 2021-2022 Required Flight Charges
This is only what the VA and/or certain scholarships MIGHT pay on your behalf, all charges beyond these values are the student's responsibility. Please visit with the VA office for more information if you are using VA benefits to pay for flight training. All VA students must email the aviation manager to let them know they are using VA funds before the semester begins.
This amount is what will be billed to your student account.
Charges for VA approved curriculum (AVIA 171-475) — $56,815
- AVIA 120 - Exploring Aviation 1 credit
Course Breakdown
Cost Per Hour
Required Hours
Total Flight Charge
Cessna - C172- Skyhawk
$200
1.7
$340
Cessna - C172- Skyhawk Instruction/Ground
$75
1.7
$127.5
Advanced Aircraft Training Device (AATD)
$70
0.5
$35
Advanced Aircraft Training Device (AATD) Instruction
$75
0.5
$37.5
Ground Instruction
$75
2.2
$165
Flight Training Charge
$705
- AVIA 171 - Introductory Flight I
Course Breakdown
Cost Per Hour
Required Hours
Total Flight Charge
Cessna - C172- Skyhawk
$200
30.0
$6,000
Cessna - C172- Skyhawk Instruction/Ground
$75
30.0
$2,250
Pre/Post Instruction
$75
5.0
$375
Ground Instruction
$75
5.0
$375
Flight Training Charge
$9,000
- AVIA 181 - Introductory Flight II
Course Breakdown
Cost Per Hour
Required Hours
Total Flight Charge
Cessna - C172- Skyhawk
$200
30
$6,000
Cessna - C172- Skyhawk Instruction/Ground
$75
30
$2,250
Pre/Post Instruction
$75
5
$375
Ground Instruction
$75
5
$375
Flight Training Charge
$9,000
- AVIA 372 - Professional Flight I
Course Breakdown
Cost Per Hour
Required Hours
Total Flight Charge
Cessna - C172- Skyhawk
$200
40
$8,000
Flight Instruction
$75
40
$3,000
Pre/Post Instruction
$75
10
$750
Ground Instruction
$75
10
$750
Flight Training Charge
$12,500
- AVIA 377 - Professional Flight II
Course Breakdown
Cost Per Hour
Required Hours
Total Flight Charge
Skyhawk/Arrow/Citabria
$200
35
$7,000
Piper - PA44 - 180 - Seminole
$310
15
$4,650
Flight Instruction
$75
35
$2,625
Pre/Post Instruction
$75
10
$750
Ground Instruction
$75
10
$750
Flight Training Charge
$15,775
- AVIA 474 – Certified Flight Instructor I
Course Breakdown
Cost Per Hour
Required Hours
Total Flight Charge
Skyhawk/Arrow
$200
5.0
$1,000.00
Flight Instruction
$75
5.0
$375
Pre/Post Instruction
$75
2.0
$150
Ground Instruction
$75
15.0
$1,125
Flight Training Charge
$2,650
- AVIA 475 – Certified Flight Instructor II
Course Breakdown
Cost Per Hour
Required Hours
Total Flight Charge
Skyhawk/Arrow
$200
5
$1,000
Seminole
$310
14
$4,340
Flight Instruction
$75
19
$1,425
Pre/Post Instruction
$75
5
$375.00
Ground Instruction
$75
10
$750
Flight Training Charge
$7,890
- Aircraft Per Hour Cost
Aircraft *Per hour cost for all training above required listed
Rate for 2021-2022
Skyhawk, Citabria, Arrow
$200
Piper - PA44 - 180 - Seminole
$310
Cessna - C172- Skyhawk Instruction
$75
Piper - PA28R-201 - Arrow III Instruction
$75
Piper - PA44 - 180 - Seminole Instruction
$75
Basic Aviation Training Device (BATD)
$70
Advanced Aircraft Training Device (AATD)
$70
Basic Aviation Training Device (BATD) Instruction
$75
Advanced Aircraft Training Device (AATD) Instruction
$75
Pre/Post Instruction
$75
Ground Instruction (including Pre/Post)
$75