Aviation school fees

Exam fees can range from anywhere from $100 to $400 or more depending on the examiner

Books and other materials--like a flight computer, log book, and navigation plotter--are less costly, but combined can add up to around $100 or more

Now, let's jump to what is typically the largest cost: the aircraft

After the first 15 or 20 hours, you'll have a lot of solo lessons

This means that, on the average 60 hour training course, a $40 an hour instructor may only cost you about $1,000

In sum a thoroughly average pilot training course for a private pilot certificate totals about $8,500 in the USA (2013 prices)

The UKCAA ATPL enables you to be a pilot for airlines registered in the UK

The EASA ATPL enables you to be a PIC for airlines registered in Europe

UKCAA licence issue ( EASA licence is an additional fee of £3,300; dual licence option also available)