CAP Flying Association Inc.
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About
Civil Air Patrol Flying Association Inc (CAPFA), although no longer affiliated with Civil Air Patrol, is one of Connecticut's oldest flying clubs. Established in November of 1946, CAPFA has been operating out of Brainard Airport (HFD), in Hartford, continuously for 79 years. CAPFA has provided educational and recreational flying opportunities for generations of general aviation student and private pilots. As a not for profit flying club (501c7), CAPFA is dedicated to providing an affordable learning and recreational flying environment for its members. We currently operate and own two aircraft. CAPFA offers an online scheduling system, reasonable monthly fees and flying rates, liberal booking policies, as well as club CFI's (Certificated Flight Instructors). In addition to providing high-quality and well-maintained aircraft, CAPFA provides the social camaraderie only aviation enthusiasts can appreciate. Per our original charter, we are one of few clubs in Connecticut that admit student pilots. We also sponsor a club dinner, educational events and of course, lots of hangar talk. Come to a monthly meeting, the third Thursday of each month at 630 PM, either in our rented T hangar when the weather cooperates or the EAA conference room @ HJC when the weather doesn't cooperate.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 172M (Skyhawk) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $60 – $230/hr Tach | $4,100 – $16,200 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $160/hr | $1,675 – $6,725 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $110/hr | $550 – $2,200 |
| Admission fee | — | one-time | $2,500 |
| Monthly dues × 12 | 12 mo | $133/mo | $1,596 |
| Estimated Total Range | $8,300 – $33,400 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at CAP Flying Association Inc. is estimated to cost $8,300 – $33,400. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, CAP Flying Association Inc. 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, CAP Flying Association Inc. 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.
CAP Flying Association Inc. 's training fleet includes the Cessna 172M (Skyhawk) and Piper PA-28-180 (Archer). 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 CAP Flying Association Inc. . Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, CAP Flying Association Inc. does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.