The following represents a survey of average costs for practical tests administered by FAA Designated Pilot Examiners in the Grand Rapids, Michigan FSDO beginning June 1, 2013.

Private Pilot
– Airplane SEL                                       $375
– Airplane SES                                       $300
– Airplane MEL                                       $375

Commercial Pilot
– Airplane SEL                                         $375 (using two aircraft – $425)
– Airplane SES                                         $300
– Airplane MEL                                         $375
– Initial Commercial in multiengine            $425
– SE add on to Existing commercial          $375

Instrument
– Airplane                                                  $375

Flight Instructor
– CFI (initial)                                              $525
– CFI Initial (2 aircraft)                               $555
– CFII                                                         $375
– MEI                                                          $375
– CFI renewal                                             $375
– CFI reinstatement                                    $375

ATP                                                            $475   

Other
 – Retest will be minimum charge of $150 with a $50 per hour charge up to the cost for the original check ride.
– Rejected paperwork – fee will be $100

Note:  This list of prices represents and average and may not be accurate for all instances.  Some Examiners may charge mileage – fee – etc. for travel to applicant’s airport.  Please confirm any pricing with each examiner when scheduling the practical test.