Quality Score
Fair
Base (15) + components above = 55
About
RI Flying Club is a not-for-profit flying club based at the Fullerton Airport (KFUL). We provide our member pilots with a very reasonable alternative option to aircraft rental or fractional ownership and offer a choice of well-maintained airplanes. Highly qualified club member flight instructors offer flight instruction to members for all ratings, including beginners.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grumman AA-5 (Traveler) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $75 – $290/hr Hobbs | $5,100 – $20,300 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $160/hr | $1,675 – $6,725 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $110/hr | $550 – $2,200 |
| Admission fee | — | one-time | $40 |
| Security deposit (refundable) | — | one-time | $500 |
| Monthly dues × 12 | 12 mo | $75/mo | $900 |
| Estimated Total Range | $8,000 – $32,100 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at RI Flying Club is estimated to cost $8,000 – $32,100. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, RI 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, RI 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.
RI Flying Club trains in the Grumman AA-5 (Traveler). Contact the school for current availability and hourly rental rates.
No flight simulators are listed for RI Flying Club. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, RI Flying Club does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.