184 Flying Club, Inc.
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About
The 184 Flying Club has operated at Buchanan Field (KCCR) in Concord, California since 1955. As a non-profit social club, members fly at the lowest possible cost in a beautifully equipped Cessna 172M Skyhawk featuring a Garmin GTN 750 GPS with ADS-B in/out. Students and licensed pilots are welcome.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 172M (Skyhawk) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $60 – $230/hr Tach | $4,100 – $16,200 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $160/hr | $1,675 – $6,725 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $110/hr | $550 – $2,200 |
| Admission fee | — | one-time | $2,500 |
| Monthly dues × 12 | 12 mo | $85/mo | $1,020 |
| Estimated Total Range | $8,100 – $32,200 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at 184 Flying Club, Inc. is estimated to cost $8,100 – $32,200. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, 184 Flying Club, Inc. operates under Part 61. Training is self-paced: you and your instructor set the curriculum rather than following a pre-approved syllabus. The FAA minimum for a Private Pilot Certificate under Part 61 is 40 flight hours, though most students need 60 to 70.
No, 184 Flying Club, Inc. does not have a Designated Pilot Examiner on staff. When you're ready for your checkride, you'll need to book with an independent DPE. Ask the school if they can point you to one nearby.
184 Flying Club, Inc. trains in the Cessna 172M (Skyhawk). Contact the school for current availability and hourly rental rates.
No flight simulators are listed for 184 Flying Club, Inc.. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, 184 Flying Club, Inc. does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.