803.298.9175

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Testing Fees

Initial Practical Exams

These are for full examinations, not add-ons.

Private Pilot ASEL

$750

Weekends or federal holidays - $950

Instrument Rating ASEL

$750

Weekends or federal holidays - $950

Commercial Pilot ASEL

$750

Weekends or federal holidays - $950

Flight Instructor ASEL (Initial)

$1250

Weekends or holidays - $1500

**If you would like me to travel to you for this exam, please contact me regarding my travel fee.

Flight Instructor Instrument ASEL (Initial)

$1250

Weekends or federal holidays - $1500

**If you would like me to travel to you for this exam, please contact me regarding my travel fee.

Re-examination

$300/$450

Flight Only: $300

Oral and Flight: $450

Weekends or federal holidays: +$200

Add-on Practical Exams:

Addition of Category/Class.

Private Pilot Single Engine Add-On

$600

Weekends or federal holidays - $800

Instrument Rating Single Engine Add-On

$600

Weekends or federal holidays - $800

Commercial Pilot Single Engine Add-On

$600

Weekends or federal holidays - $800

FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR ASEL ADD-ON

$1000

Weekends or federal holidays - $1200

FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR INSTRUMENT ASEL ADD-ON

$1000

Weekends or federal holidays - $1200

Fees

When you schedule an exam with me, you agree to the following fees, if applicable.

Advanced Booking Fee

$250

Starting January 1, 2026, 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.

Cancellation Fee

$500

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.

Non-Start / Ineligible

$100/hr

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.

Convenience Fee

1.9% + $0.10 to 2.29% + $0.09

Cash, Check, or Money Order are preferred, but I do accept Venmo.  Beginning January 1, 2026, a convenience fee will be added to electronic transactions.

Other Services:

Please call or text 803-298-9175 to schedule.

Flight Instruction

$125/hr

Ground Instruction

$50/hr

Flight Review

$300

Instrument Proficiency Check

$300

Administrative Functions

Student Pilot, Remote Pilot, Ground Instructor, CFI Renewal, Milcomp

All fees subject to change. Effective October 2025.

Accepted Payment Methods

Cash

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

Personal/Business/Cashier Check

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.

USPS Money Order

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

Venmo: @J3_DPE

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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Update: 11/30/25

I will be reaching out to those on the CFI list to coordinate schedules.


If it is discovered that you are booking multiple appointments amongst DPEs, I will cancel your appointment and not accept further requests from you and your flight school.


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.