Quality Score
Good
Base (15) + components above = 68
About
Eximious Flying Club is the oldest continuously-operating Club in SE Michigan, having been founded in 1958. The Club has a three-tier aircraft fleet: a Flight Design CTLS primarily for lower-time and student pilots; a very well-equipped Archer II, for more advanced flying; and a Commander 114 in the complex/high-performance category. Eximious is the only Club in the world known to have a Commander 114 and this beautiful aircraft is our flagship. All planes have ADS-B in/out and autopilots; the CTLS has an airframe parachute installation. The Archer and Commander are fully equipped for instrument flight, and the Archer serves as the trainer for those seeking an instrument rating. The Club has hangars at three local airports: Detroit City (KDET); Oakland-Troy (KVLL); and Ray Community (57D). The Ray location was chosen in part because it is the center of EAA activity in the region and also serves a growing part of the Metro area. Planes are shifted periodically among these locations to insure balanced Member access. As of February 2021 the CTLS is at DET, the Archer at 57D, and the Commander is at VLL. The Club is very self-contained, with Member CFI/CFII instructors and a Member A&P/IA. The Club Safety officer is a 19,000 hour airline line-check Captain. 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, Piper PA-28-181 (Archer II), and Rockwell 114. 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.