Quality Score
Fair
Base (15) + components above = 55
About
Infinity Aero Club is an operational non-profit flying club, Aviation STEM education center, Aero Lab, and our fundraising venue formed by Ricardo Foster a 28-year retired Navy veteran in May 2020. Proceeds provide flying opportunities to traditionally underserved youth. Our organization shares the belief that flying clubs are a great way to make aviation more accessible and affordable. We're seeking new members who desire to have access to different aircrafts, shared responsibility, a sense of community, become a better pilot, and building-time, while making a difference in our young adult lives! Our flying club has recently retained two modern, roomy, fun to fly, auto-pilot with full glass-cockpit Alto aircraft for time-building while showing its lower operating costs. Additionally, we utilize a 1961 Cessna 172B aircraft, which is a recently overhauled O-300 engine along with the avionics panel with newer instruments. We have developed a drone, flight, and maintenance Aviation STEM program for teenagers (middle, high school & college). We meet as a club weekly on Saturdays (10 am-2 pm) at our hanger-home address (4639 Birdsong Blvd) at Tampa North Aero Park for Part 107 drone, Private Pilot ground school, hands-on flight simulator and drone flight training, intro flights, maintenance training with our in-resident FAA certified IA/A&P mechanic on our Cessna 172B restoration project. • To learn more visit our facebook page: www.facebook.com/infinityaeroclub/ or our website at www.infinityaeroclub.org • Our impact in the community: https://issuu.com/avination/docs/avination-summer-2021/28 • Video showcasing our flight simulator lab: https://vimeo.com/534601625 • Featured on Fox News: https://www.fox13news.com/news/bay-area-stem-program-helps-disadvantaged-teens-take-dreams-to-new-heights Contact us: Ricardo Foster, LCDR, USN (Ret.) Call: 833.FLY.STEM Text: 813.445.8889 Email: ricardo@infinityaeroclub.org Web: www.infinityaeroclub.org
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 172B (Skyhawk) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $65 – $260/hr Hobbs | $4,500 – $18,100 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $160/hr | $1,675 – $6,725 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $110/hr | $550 – $2,200 |
| Monthly dues × 12 | 12 mo | $100/mo | $1,200 |
| Estimated Total Range | $7,300 – $29,400 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Infinity Aero Club Tampa Bay, Inc is estimated to cost $7,300 – $29,400. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Infinity Aero Club Tampa Bay, 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, Infinity Aero Club Tampa Bay, 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.
Infinity Aero Club Tampa Bay, Inc trains in the Cessna 172B (Skyhawk). Contact the school for current availability and hourly rental rates.
Yes, Infinity Aero Club Tampa Bay, Inc has the following flight training device: Gleim Aviation Cockpit BATD. Ask the school which ratings the device count toward and how many hours you can log.
No, Infinity Aero Club Tampa Bay, Inc does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.