Quality Score
Good
Base (15) + components above = 66
About
Experience the ease of flying out of Fort Wayne International Airport. Our club enjoys excellent service from the Fort Wayne Aero Center, including aircraft fueling and towing. Heated hangars, long runways and friendly air traffic control make FWA an excellent place to be. The Back 40 Flying Club has been in operation since 1952. Experience up to date, meticulously-maintained aircraft, the best service and excellent availability.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piper PA-28-181 (Archer III) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $60 – $240/hr Tach | $4,200 – $16,800 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $160/hr | $1,675 – $6,725 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $110/hr | $550 – $2,200 |
| Admission fee | — | one-time | $5 |
| Security deposit (refundable) | — | one-time | $600 |
| Monthly dues × 12 | 12 mo | $95/mo | $1,140 |
| Estimated Total Range | $7,300 – $29,200 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Back 40 Flying Club is estimated to cost $7,300 – $29,200. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Back 40 Flying Club 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, Back 40 Flying Club 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.
Back 40 Flying Club's training fleet includes the Piper PA-28-181 (Archer III) and Cessna 172P (Skyhawk). 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 Back 40 Flying Club. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Back 40 Flying Club does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.