For the very first 15 hours or 20 hours, the candidates will be given a number of solo lessons. The conclusion of this is that on the average 60 hour course of training, an instructor with a charge of $40 USD per hour of training may in total cost you about $1000 excluding visa and other expenses. In a total sum of a thorough basic course of pilot training for the achievement of a private pilot certificate in total will cost you about $8500 USD in the USA.