Quality Score
Fair
Base (15) + components above = 58
About
The Grasshopper Flying Club, incorporated in 1971, is a member-owned flying club located at Hudson Valley Regional Airport (KPOU) in Wappingers Falls, New York. The club provides safe, economical flying to its members, with a fleet of IFR-equipped Cessna 172s billed at tach time with fuel included. Membership offers flexible scheduling with no daily minimums.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 172M (Skyhawk) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $65 – $250/hr Tach | $4,400 – $17,600 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $160/hr | $1,675 – $6,725 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $110/hr | $550 – $2,200 |
| Security deposit (refundable) | — | one-time | $1,900 |
| Monthly dues × 12 | 12 mo | $75/mo | $900 |
| Estimated Total Range | $8,000 – $32,200 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Grasshopper Flying Club is estimated to cost $8,000 – $32,200. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Grasshopper 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, Grasshopper 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.
Grasshopper Flying Club's training fleet includes the Cessna 172M (Skyhawk) and Cessna 172N (Skyhawk). 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 Grasshopper Flying Club. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Grasshopper Flying Club does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.