Central Arkansas Flying Club
Quality Score
Fair
Base (15) + components above = 52
About
Our club is a non-profit organization which provides a social, aviation-oriented outlet for its members. The organization caters primarily to private pilots, who are generally enthusiastic about aviation but do not have an outlet to meet and regularly interact with like-minded individuals. Our mission is to provide safe aviation for members by offering regularly scheduled safety classes, check rides, seminars and other safety related group activities. Flight and Ground School instruction is offered by FAA-certified instructors allowing members to learn to fly and become pilots. Activities are primarily conducted at the Saline County Regional Airport and include club meetings, barbecues, and pot luck dinners.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 172M (Skyhawk) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $45 – $180/hr Hobbs | $3,200 – $12,600 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $25 – $90/hr | $950 – $3,775 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $25 – $90/hr | $450 – $1,800 |
| Admission fee | — | one-time | $300 |
| Monthly dues × 12 | 12 mo | $50/mo | $600 |
| Estimated Total Range | $5,000 – $20,000 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Central Arkansas Flying Club is estimated to cost $5,000 – $20,000. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Central Arkansas 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, Central Arkansas 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.
Central Arkansas Flying Club's training fleet includes the Piper PA-28R-200 (Arrow), Cessna 172L (Skyhawk), Cessna 172M (Skyhawk), and Piper PA-28-140 (Cherokee). 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.
Yes, Central Arkansas Flying Club has the following flight training device: Redbird TD2. Ask the school which ratings the device count toward and how many hours you can log.
No, Central Arkansas Flying Club does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.