Louisville Pilots' Club, Inc.
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About
As of 3/1/2025 the Louisville Pilots Club has merged with the Thoroughbred Flying Club operating out of Bowman Field (LOU) and Clark Regional (JVY).
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerotrek A240 (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $25 – $95/hr Tach | $1,675 – $6,725 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $160/hr | $1,675 – $6,725 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $110/hr | $550 – $2,200 |
| Admission fee | — | one-time | $2 |
| Monthly dues × 12 | 12 mo | $250/mo | $3,000 |
| Estimated Total Range | $5,400 – $21,600 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Louisville Pilots' Club, Inc. is estimated to cost $5,400 – $21,600. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Louisville Pilots' Club, 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, Louisville Pilots' Club, 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.
Louisville Pilots' Club, Inc.'s training fleet includes the Aerotrek A240, Van's Aircraft RV-12 ULS, Van's Aircraft RV-12 is, Cessna 172 (Skyhawk), Cessna 182 (Skylane), Cirrus SR22 G2, and Cirrus SR22 G3. 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 Louisville Pilots' Club, Inc.. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Louisville Pilots' Club, Inc. does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.