Lafayette Aero Club
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About
The Lafayette Aero Club is a non-profit social club formed to encourage and support flying in the Lafayette/West Lafayette community. The club is open to all members of the community and is an equity flying club. We currently have a C172B and with plans to have more planes depending on interest.
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Lafayette Aero Club has rental rates on file. to see full pricing and a cost estimate for your Private Pilot Certificate.
No, Lafayette Aero 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, Lafayette Aero 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.
Lafayette Aero Club's fleet details are not in our database. Contact the school directly to ask which aircraft they use for training.
No flight simulators are listed for Lafayette Aero Club. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Lafayette Aero Club does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.