University Flying Club
Quality Score
Fair
Base (15) + components above = 50
About
The University Flying club is a non-profit flying club formed in 1969. Our goal is to provide an affordable means of flying for University of Maine students and community members. We own a Cessna 152 and have access to a Cessna 172SP with a Garmin G1000 glass cockpit, owned by the University of Maine. Both aircraft are based at Bangor International Airport. Membership is open to the public. See our website for meeting details.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 152 (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $40 – $160/hr Hobbs | $2,800 – $11,200 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $25 – $100/hr | $1,050 – $4,200 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $25 – $100/hr | $500 – $2,000 |
| Admission fee | — | one-time | $130 |
| Security deposit (refundable) | — | one-time | $303 |
| Monthly dues × 12 | 12 mo | $25/mo | $300 |
| Estimated Total Range | $4,700 – $18,900 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at University Flying Club is estimated to cost $4,700 – $18,900. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, University 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, University 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.
University Flying Club's training fleet includes the Cessna 152 and Cessna 172SP (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 University Flying Club. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, University Flying Club does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.