Quality Score
Good
Base (15) + components above = 68
About
Our club has one very clean Archer II, IFR-capable with a Garmin 430W, based in hangar 9M at Coleman A. Young Municipal Airport (KDET), and part-time at Ray Community Airport (57D). We also have one Commander 114 based in hangar D5 at Oakland-Troy Airport (KVLL). The Commander is a high-performance, retractable-gear aircraft, capable of cruising at 155 knots. It is the only flying club-owned C114 in North America. Please go to our website for lots more information and photos (eximiousflyingclub.com).
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight Design CTLS (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $40 – $170/hr Tach | $2,900 – $11,800 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $160/hr | $1,675 – $6,725 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $110/hr | $550 – $2,200 |
| Admission fee | — | one-time | $3,200 |
| Monthly dues × 12 | 12 mo | $100/mo | $1,200 |
| Estimated Total Range | $7,400 – $29,500 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Eximious Flying Club is estimated to cost $7,400 – $29,500. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Eximious 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, Eximious 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.
Eximious Flying Club's training fleet includes the Flight Design CTLS, Rockwell 114, and Piper PA-28-181 (Archer II). 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 Eximious Flying Club. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Eximious Flying Club does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.