Your First Solo Flight 10-15 Hours
Private Pilot License 60-75 Hours

The more often you fly, the quicker you will get your license.
How often you fly	Hours per Flight	Total Flights	Total Hours	Get Your Pilot's License In
3 Times per Week	1.5 hrs	50 hrs	75 hrs	4 months
Once per Week	1.5 hrs	75 hrs	112.5 hrs	17 months
Once per Month	1.5 hrs	150 hrs	255 hrs	12.5 years

The quickest AND least expensive way to get your private pilot's license is to

set the time and money aside and go DO IT!

Possible Cost Scenario: based on 75 hours (last update May 2008)
Description	Cost per hour	Total
40 hours with Flight Instructor	$35	$1,400
75 hours for airplane rental	$100	$7,500
Misc + Ground school		$1,000
Total for Pvt Pilot License		$9,900