Minnesota Soaring Club
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About
Operating out of historic Stanton Airfield in Stanton, Minnesota the Minnesota Soaring Club has been flying since 1959
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Minnesota Soaring Club has rental rates on file. to see full pricing and a cost estimate for your Private Pilot Certificate.
No, Minnesota Soaring 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, Minnesota Soaring 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.
Minnesota Soaring Club's training fleet includes the Schleicher ASK-21, Schleicher ASK-21 B, PZL Bielsko SZD-51 1 (Junior), and Piper PA-25. 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 Minnesota Soaring Club. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Minnesota Soaring Club does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.