Quality Score
Fair
Base (15) + components above = 62
About
Marion Pilot's Club is based at the award winning KMZZ airport in Marion, IN to provide opportunities for pilots to Fly, Learn and Connect. With low membership, monthly and hourly costs, MPC members have access of the club's high-performance, IFR certified Cirrus SR-22 plane for local and cross country travel and for working on additional ratings. Marion Pilot's Club hosts a Third Saturday Pilots Discussion at 9:30am each month which is open to the public and hosts a quarterly family-oriented dinner gathering for members and friends. In conjunction with the local FBO, Air Marion, MPC hosts annual larger training events each year which are open to the general public. Check out our website at https://www.MarionPilotsClub.org or contact us at Info@MarionPiilotsClub.org for more details about our club. 2020 Rates: - Full Membership: $2,500 - Monthly Fee: $380 - Hourly Fee: $125 (includes fuel)
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cirrus SR-22 (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $50 – $200/hr Tach | $3,500 – $14,000 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $160/hr | $1,675 – $6,725 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $110/hr | $550 – $2,200 |
| Estimated Total Range | $5,700 – $22,900 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Marion Pilot's Club is estimated to cost $5,700 – $22,900. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Marion Pilot's 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, Marion Pilot's 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.
Marion Pilot's Club trains in the Cirrus SR-22. Contact the school for current availability and hourly rental rates.
No flight simulators are listed for Marion Pilot's Club. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Marion Pilot's Club does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.