Well, here are the ACTUAL expenses paid thus far- every single penny. I'm currently in the process of doing an ICAO licence conversion. All prices include VAT. Distance learning was done through Cabair (they had an easter special last year and hence the low cost). Miscellaneous equipment include costs like maps, stop watch, knee board etc. Don't let your ICAO licence lapse during the ground school phase. It must be current for the conversion, but that can be renewed whilst undergoing the necesary conversion training. Accomodation includes the 4 week residential for the distance learning and the accomodation whilst undergoing flight training.
Distance learning - £998
Medical 2004 (JAR) - £250
Miscellaneous Equipment - £82
Exam fees - £770
Medical 2005 (JAR / ICAO) - £157
Radio licence - £50
ICAO renewal - £150
Courier of ICAO licence - £46
Accommodation - £612
Flying costs (5hrs sim, 5 hrs twin, 5 hrs single):
Simulator - £625
Single - £1045
Twin - £1405
Twin (test) - £432
Test Fee IR - £637
MEP Rating - £281
MEP Test fee - £100
Approach Fees - £63
MCC Course (737-200) - £3400
Total costs untill completion of IR:
£11103
You can obviously save about £1000 if you do an MCC course on a TP. I'm starting my CPL training (hours as required) next week, but the figures budgeted for are:
Fixed pitch single - £450
Variable pitch, retractable U/C single - £1175
Test Fee CPL - £637
Approach Fees - £60
Accomodation - £100
TOTAL COST:
£13525
Hope that helps. Depending on where you do the ground school, it takes about a year to complete everything. Allow 3 months to complete flight training.
CHEERS!!!
