Blue Sky Flyers Flying Club
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About
Based at Greely-Weld County Airport (KGXY), Blue Sky Flyers is a member-owned private flying club that has been providing its members aircraft for their enjoyment and pursuit of flight for over 40 years.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 172M (Skyhawk) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $60 – $230/hr Hobbs | $4,000 – $16,100 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $30 – $125/hr | $1,325 – $5,250 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $125/hr | $625 – $2,500 |
| Admission fee | — | one-time | $6 |
| Monthly dues × 12 | 12 mo | $100/mo | $1,200 |
| Estimated Total Range | $6,600 – $26,300 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Blue Sky Flyers Flying Club is estimated to cost $6,600 – $26,300. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Blue Sky Flyers 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, Blue Sky Flyers 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.
Blue Sky Flyers Flying Club's training fleet includes the Cessna 172M (Skyhawk), Cessna 182P (Skylane), Piper PA-28-181 (Archer), 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 Blue Sky Flyers Flying Club. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Blue Sky Flyers Flying Club does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.