PilotBound estimate · Cortez, CO
What flight training at Cortez Flying Service costs
Their published rates: $130/hr aircraft (wet) + $50/hr instructor·verified July 2, 2026 Source
Cortez publishes a solo airplane rate ($130/hr) and a dual rate ($180/hr); it does not list a standalone instructor rate, so the $50/hr instruction here is the difference between the two (a dual hour works out to Cortez's published $180).
Estimates use Cortez Flying Service's published Cessna 172 and instructor rates (verified July 2, 2026), shown in USD for planning only. Real cost varies by student, weather, and pace. An honest range, not a quote.
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