PilotBound estimate · Loveland, CO
What flight training at Leading Edge Flight Training costs
Their published rates: $170/hr aircraft (wet) + $70/hr instructor·verified July 2, 2026 SourceSource 2
Leading Edge also sells a flat-rate Private Pilot package (about $14,580 before tax) covering 52 aircraft hours, 40 hours of flight instruction, and 42 hours of ground, built on their standard $170/hr aircraft and $70/hr instruction rates. Hours beyond the package bill at those same rates.
Estimates use Leading Edge Flight Training's published Diamond DA40 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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