Boeing Employees' Flying Association
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About
Boeing Employees' Flying Association (BEFA) is a flying club based at New Castle County Airport (Wilmington, DE), offering members a low-cost means of flying. The club operates a 1968 Cessna 172I equipped for VFR flight, providing access to aircraft at substantially less than standard rental costs. Safety is the club's top priority, and BEFA welcomes both aspiring and licensed pilots to join.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Boeing Employees' Flying Association has rental rates on file. to see full pricing and a cost estimate for your Private Pilot Certificate.
No, Boeing Employees' Flying Association 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, Boeing Employees' Flying Association 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.
Boeing Employees' Flying Association trains in the Cessna 172I (Skyhawk). Contact the school for current availability and hourly rental rates.
No flight simulators are listed for Boeing Employees' Flying Association. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Boeing Employees' Flying Association does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.