Bates Field Aero Club
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About
The board meets at 7:30 on the third Thursday of every month in the upstairs conference room at Signature Flight Support, the FBO (general aviation terminal) at MOB. To join the club, simply attend one of the meetings and submit an application. Upon approval to join, the initiation fee is $250 and monthly dues are $20. Members are considered part owners of the airplanes and the club's insurance covers the members while operating club airplanes, negating the need for renter insurance. "Like" us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Bates-Field-Aero-Club/133848453354849
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 172P (Skyhawk) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $70 – $280/hr Hobbs | $4,900 – $19,600 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $160/hr | $1,675 – $6,725 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $110/hr | $550 – $2,200 |
| Admission fee | — | one-time | $250 |
| Monthly dues × 12 | 12 mo | $20/mo | $240 |
| Estimated Total Range | $7,400 – $29,500 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Bates Field Aero Club is estimated to cost $7,400 – $29,500. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Bates Field Aero 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, Bates Field Aero 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.
Bates Field Aero Club trains in the Cessna 172P (Skyhawk). Contact the school for current availability and hourly rental rates.
No flight simulators are listed for Bates Field Aero Club. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Bates Field Aero Club does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.