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"Am i really gonna have to pay 6 Grand!!!"
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Nope, probably more !
When you add on the Exam fees, equipment, etc; and the fact that you may not be ready to take your test after 45 hours. (Mine was nearer 70 and I know of people who are over 100 hrs and still havn't taken their test)
You can limit the cost by learning in a C152 and finding a club where the landing fees for where you learn are included in the membership/hire fees. Some will give you a discount for putting half or all of the cost up front.
If you want it, go for it. It's well worth the effort, sweat, tears, tantrums and, of course, the money in the end.
JB