Richmond Pilots
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About
We accept all pilots and student pilots. No minimum hours required. We suggest, that you come to one of our meetings first (see Meetings) or get in touch via contact info below. You are invited to join any club meeting. When you are ready to join, submit an application online. We currently have a waiting list but feel free to contact us for more information.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 172M (Skyhawk) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $60 – $240/hr Tach | $4,200 – $16,800 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $160/hr | $1,675 – $6,725 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $110/hr | $550 – $2,200 |
| Admission fee | — | one-time | $1,000 |
| Security deposit (refundable) | — | one-time | $2,550 |
| Monthly dues × 12 | 12 mo | $100/mo | $1,200 |
| Estimated Total Range | $8,800 – $35,200 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Richmond Pilots is estimated to cost $8,800 – $35,200. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Richmond Pilots 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, Richmond Pilots 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.
Richmond Pilots 's training fleet includes the Cessna 172M (Skyhawk) and Cessna 172S (Skyhawk). 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 Richmond Pilots . Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Richmond Pilots does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.