Mitchell Flying Club
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About
We boast a fine Cessna 172R with the 180 HP upgrade and a freshly overhauled engine and a new Garmin GTN750 with ADS-B out & in. We also have a Cessna 182Q with a Garmin GNS 530W with ADS-B out. Monthly payments are based on fixed costs and split evenly with all members. We maintain an escrow for replacing the engines and upgrading avionics in the future. Rates are dry and figured off the tach and your deposit is refundable. Check out our web site for more info at http://www.mitchellflyingclub.com/
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 172R (Skyhawk) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $30 – $130/hr Tach | $2,250 – $8,950 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $25 – $100/hr | $1,050 – $4,200 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $25 – $100/hr | $500 – $2,000 |
| Admission fee | — | one-time | $1,000 |
| Monthly dues × 12 | 12 mo | $130/mo | $1,560 |
| Estimated Total Range | $5,100 – $20,300 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Mitchell Flying Club is estimated to cost $5,100 – $20,300. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Mitchell Flying 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, Mitchell Flying 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.
Mitchell Flying Club's training fleet includes the Cessna 172R (Skyhawk) and Cessna 182Q (Skylane). 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 Mitchell Flying Club. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Mitchell Flying Club does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.