Del-Penn Flyers, Inc
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About
Del-Penn Flyers Inc. was organized in 1973 for the purpose of safe economical flying. The original club, based at Toughkenamon airport, was founded by 5 members and a Piper TriPacer. In 1975 a Cessna 120 taildragger was added. Since that time various planes have been in our club; a Cessna Skylane, Mooney Mark 20, Piper 180, Piper Archer, two Skyhawks and two Cardinal RGs. We currently own a Garmin equipped 1978 Cessna 180HP Skyhawk with a leather interior. We additionally lease a very well equipped 1981 Cessna 182R.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 172 (Skyhawk) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $45 – $190/hr Tach | $3,300 – $13,200 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $160/hr | $1,675 – $6,725 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $110/hr | $550 – $2,200 |
| Admission fee | — | one-time | $5 |
| Security deposit (refundable) | — | one-time | $3,000 |
| Monthly dues × 12 | 12 mo | $197/mo | $2,364 |
| Estimated Total Range | $8,200 – $32,900 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Del-Penn Flyers, Inc is estimated to cost $8,200 – $32,900. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Del-Penn Flyers, 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, Del-Penn Flyers, 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.
Del-Penn Flyers, Inc's training fleet includes the Cessna 172 (Skyhawk) and Cessna 182 (Skylane). 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 Del-Penn Flyers, Inc. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Del-Penn Flyers, Inc does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.