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About
Aviation Explorer Squadron 8 is a youth organization based at Philip Billard Municipal Airport in Topeka, Kansas, providing teens aged 14–20 with exposure to aviation careers through weekly ground school, flight training toward a Private Pilot certificate, hands-on aircraft maintenance experience, and leadership development.
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Aviation Explorer Post 8 has rental rates on file. to see full pricing and a cost estimate for your Private Pilot Certificate.
No, Aviation Explorer Post 8 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, Aviation Explorer Post 8 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.
Aviation Explorer Post 8's training fleet includes the Piper PA-28-180 (Cherokee) and Piper PA-28-160 (Cherokee). Having multiple types in the fleet keeps your training on track if one plane is down for maintenance. Ask the school about current availability and any additional charges per aircraft.
No flight simulators are listed for Aviation Explorer Post 8. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Aviation Explorer Post 8 does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.