These are for full examinations, not add-ons.
Weekends or federal holidays - $1000
Weekends or federal holidays - $1000
Weekends or federal holidays - $1000
Weekends or holidays - $1750
**If you would like me to travel to you for this exam, please contact me regarding my travel fee.
Weekends or federal holidays - $1500 ($1750 in 2026)
**If you would like me to travel to you for this exam, please contact me regarding my travel fee.
Flight Only: $320
Oral and Flight: $480
Weekends or federal holidays: +$200
Addition of Category/Class.
Weekends or federal holidays - $800
Weekends or federal holidays - $800
Weekends or federal holidays - $800
Weekends or federal holidays - $1250
Weekends or federal holidays - $1250
When you schedule an exam with me, you agree to the following fees, if applicable.
Any Private, Instrument, or Commercial ASEL appointment requested more than 2 weeks in advance must secure their reservation with a $250 non-refundable, non-transferable fee. This must be paid by check or money order and is due within 10 business days of confirmation email.
There is no cancellation fee for appointments cancelled 48 hours in advance. There is also no cancellation fee when ceilings and visibility are below VFR weather minimums or if the crosswind component exceeds the aircraft's demonstrated limitation.
There is a $500 non-refundable fee for cancellations within 48 hours for situations within the Applicant's or Instructor's control/responsibility.
I cannot conduct a practical exam unless the applicant has met all of the regulatory requirements, has received and logged the appropriate training, and has valid endorsements. If you show up to an appointment and I discover a discrepancy, I will continue with the eligibility check, give you a "squawk list" of the missing items, and you will be billed at my hourly rate.
Cash, Check, or Money Order are preferred and I do accept Venmo. A convenience fee will be added to electronic transactions.
Please call or text 803-298-9175 to schedule.
Student Pilot, Remote Pilot, Ground Instructor, CFI Renewal, Milcomp
All fees subject to change. Effective October 2025.

Full payment due only after validating eligibility before the start of the practical exam or administrative appointment. Please bring exact change.

Full payment due only after validating eligibility before the start of the practical exam or administrative appointment.
Payable to: J3 DPE, LLC
DPE will utilize mobile deposit at the time of payment. If the check is returned, applicant will be responsible for check amount plus $30 returned check fee. This must be paid by cash, MO, or Venmo.

Full payment due only after validating eligibility before the start of the practical exam or administrative appointment. Please bring exact change.
Payable to: J3 DPE, LLC

Full payment due only after validating eligibility before the start of the practical exam or administrative appointment. If using Venmo or tap to pay (credit card), a convenience fee will be added to the exam fee.
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I have an immediate opening for a practical exam on Friday, January 16th. Submit a request - first come, first serve.
I will begin accepting appointment requests for the week of:
January 26th, 2026
after 1700Z
on January 19, 2026.
Do not submit requests beforehand.
Please do NOT schedule simultaneous appointments amongst DPEs.
If the weather for your appointment time is questionable, please stay in communication with me before traveling. We need the minimum cloud clearance/visibility requirements for VFR in controlled airspace plus ACS minimum recovery altitudes for maneuvers.