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Fees & Funding

Flying training costs

Most of the cost of a licence is aircraft hire, paid by the hour. These are typical figures from 1,395 published prices.

• Trial lessons: £250 per lesson; Typically £179–£390
• Hourly aircraft rates: £235 per hour; Typically £199–£270
• Course packages: £5,600 per package; Typically £1,472–£10,588
• Landing fees: £20 per landing; Typically £10–£22.50

Median recorded prices. Hourly rates are aeroplanes only. Confirm current terms with providers.

Funding routes

Open now, from 28 checked routes. Each one is checked against the provider's own page.

• Flying Scholarships for Disabled People (FSDP) — FSDP Charity; Scholarship; Closes 15 Jan 2027
• Coachmakers Leatherland Flying Scholarship — Worshipful Company of Coachmakers; Scholarship; Closes 31 Jan 2027
• Royal Air Force University Air Squadron (UAS) Bursary Scheme — Royal Air Force (RAF); Bursary; Closes 28 Feb 2027
• LAA Armstrong-Isaacs Bursaries — Light Aircraft Association; Scholarship; Closes 28 Feb 2027

Check each provider before you apply.

Flight schools across the UK

275 school records across the UK. Browse courses, fleets and provider details on Schools.

This chart-sheet illustration is a visual reference, not a navigational chart. Confirm each school's current status with the provider.

Landing fees

317 landing · 111 circuit · 126 parking observations. Multiple records can refer to one airfield.

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