Quality Score
Good
Base (15) + components above = 68
About
Our Club was founded on March 19, 1957 for the purpose of promoting personal flying and general aviation. The Club is operated under a charter and set of operating rules approved by a board of trustees who are elected by the membership Meetings, open to the public, are held on the first Tuesday of each month at 7:30 PM at airport in Zelienople. Topics include Club business and feature a program covering general aviation interest & safety topics. Each month, we also hold a "social" starting at 7PM before the meeting. This is a great way to meet other members and learn more about our Club! Each year, we also hold a summer picnic and a "Celebration of First Flight" holiday party. It's a safe bet that on weekends and the occasional weekday evening, you'll find a group of "hangar flyers" sharing the details of their day's mission. To join the Club, there is a one-time $1000 initiation fee - after the first year, annual dues are $375. Additionally, the Club has a group insurance policy, which is divided equally among the flying members. The insurance cost is usually $500/year for flying members; however, it varies based on the actual policy premium. For new members, the rate is prorated, so if you join in July, for example, you'd only pay half the rate for your first year. Current Condor Fleet & Hourly Wet Rates: Make Model Tail # Per Hr. Cessna C-172N N341FC $145 Cessna C-172P N96573 $150 Cessna C-172P N62104 $150 Cessna C-172S N684SP $155 Piper Archer N2806M $155 Piper Arrow N1963T $170 Piper Dakota N4335M $180
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 172N (Skyhawk) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $75 – $290/hr Hobbs | $5,100 – $20,300 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $160/hr | $1,675 – $6,725 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $110/hr | $550 – $2,200 |
| Admission fee | — | one-time | $1,000 |
| Estimated Total Range | $7,800 – $31,200 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Condor Aero Club is estimated to cost $7,800 – $31,200. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Condor 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, Condor 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.
Condor Aero Club's training fleet includes the Cessna 172N (Skyhawk), Cessna 172P (Skyhawk), Cessna 172S (Skyhawk), Piper PA-28 (Archer), Piper PA-28-R (Arrow), and Piper PA-28-236. 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 Condor Aero Club. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Condor Aero Club does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.