Quality Score
Good
Base (15) + components above = 71
About
We are a well established flying club, over 50 years, offering safe and well maintained aircraft at very reasonable rates in our own hanger. The aircraft are member owned and the club is managed by a board of directors of members elected by the general membership. Aircraft: C152, 3-C172's, 3-C182's Initial initiation fee is $800.00 for everything except C182's or $1,200.00 to include C182's Monthly dues are $65/mo plus 1 hour of C152 time for use it or loose it flight credit. Club has 120 members. Accepting new members on a wait list basis. Please see our web page for more information, www.t-craft.org
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 152 (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $30 – $125/hr Hobbs | $2,175 – $8,675 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $160/hr | $1,675 – $6,725 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $110/hr | $550 – $2,200 |
| Admission fee | — | one-time | $800 |
| Monthly dues × 12 | 12 mo | $55/mo | $660 |
| Estimated Total Range | $5,100 – $20,500 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at T-Craft Aero Club is estimated to cost $5,100 – $20,500. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, T-Craft 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, T-Craft 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.
T-Craft Aero Club's training fleet includes the Cessna 152, Cessna 172M (Skyhawk), Cessna 172N (Skyhawk), Cessna 182P (Skylane), 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 T-Craft Aero Club. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, T-Craft Aero Club does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.