Morris Aero Club
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About
Morris Aero Club offers VFR, IFR, Instructional and Social Flying to its members. We have a very nice 172M w/180hp conversion. Avidyne IFD-440 WAAS GPS, two G5’s and new interior. If we get enough members, we’d like to purchase second plane. Come out and check us out. Very reasonable monthly dues and hourly rate is based on Tach Time wet.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 172M (Skyhawk) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $50 – $210/hr Tach | $3,600 – $14,600 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $20 – $80/hr | $850 – $3,350 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $20 – $80/hr | $400 – $1,600 |
| Admission fee | — | one-time | $5 |
| Security deposit (refundable) | — | one-time | $4,000 |
| Monthly dues × 12 | 12 mo | $85/mo | $1,020 |
| Estimated Total Range | $7,400 – $29,600 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Morris Aero Club is estimated to cost $7,400 – $29,600. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Morris 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, Morris 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.
Morris Aero Club trains in the Cessna 172M (Skyhawk). Contact the school for current availability and hourly rental rates.
No flight simulators are listed for Morris Aero Club. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Morris Aero Club does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.