The Math, Not the Marketing.

One number, clearly explained, with nothing added later — and a calculator so you can check it against whatever else you’re considering.

TOTAL PROGRAM COST $83,350 Roughly $36,000 less than what the national flight-training chains typically charge for the same zero-to-CFI/CFII path.
WHY WE CAN ACTUALLY CHARGE LESS

A More Efficient Aircraft

Legacy trainers burn around 9.0 gallons of leaded fuel per hour. Our RV-12iS burns 3.7 to 4.0 gallons of unleaded fuel. That difference alone is a meaningful chunk of your total cost.

Ground School Moved Online

Moving lecture-style ground school to a self-paced online format means our in-person time is spent actually flying and briefing, not sitting through material you could review at home.

Simulator Days When Weather Doesn’t Cooperate

New England winters are real. Rather than losing training days entirely, our FAA-approved AATD (advanced aviation training device) keeps your timeline on track.

WHAT’S GENUINELY INCLUDED, NO SURPRISES

A lot of flight schools quote you a low number up front, then add fuel surcharges, briefing fees, and simulator costs later. We just don’t do that — your $83,350 covers:

FINANCING

Real Financing Partners, Not a Vague Promise.

We work directly with Edly, so accepted students finance their training with income-based repayment — payments that scale with your income as you build hours, staying manageable during the CFI phase and rising as you move into regional and major airline pay.

RUN YOUR OWN NUMBERS

The VNAV Debt & ROI Calculator

Slide the numbers to match whatever school you’re actually considering, and see how it stacks up against the VNAV track in real time.

$135,000
$60,000$150,000
11.0%
6%18%
The Monthly “Survival” Gauge
$1,534/ month
High Risk on a CFI Salary
The Total Interest Leak (life of loan)
$141,193
Your Selection
$87,174
VNAV Flight Labs
The VNAV Opportunity Cost

By choosing VNAV’s $83,350 track instead, you’d save $7,045 per year — that more than covers your required ATP Certification Training Program course ($3,000–$5,000), or goes a long way toward your multi-engine rating.

Estimates only, for illustration. Assumes a fully amortizing loan under Edly's income-based repayment model; your actual monthly payment scales with income rather than a fixed rate/term schedule. Rate range shown reflects typical private flight-training loan APRs of roughly 4%–18% depending on creditworthiness. Actual terms vary.

Worried about the debt math on a legacy program? See the full 15-year picture →

Curious why we built the school this way? Read our founder's story →

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A note on tuition: figures reflect our standard 12-month syllabus. Review your personalized financing details with our admissions team before enrolling.