Upper Fifteen Flying Club
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About
The club has a well equipped 1998 Cessna 182S Skylane N9570A. A solid IFR platorm, it has Aspen glass, Garmin GTN750 with flight stream bluetooth connectivity, ADS-B in/out, and JPI EDM-700 engine monitor. There is excellent availability, and we are accepting new members. With an average of 6 members, this club is like ownership without the cost and hassle. The plane is hangared at the Albany International Airport. We have gas tug, and an electric engine preheater for the plane. The club charges a wet rate by tach time, and scheduling is done online. Upper Fifteen is the oldest flying club in New York State and one of the oldest in the United States. Founded in 1948 as the Siena Flying Club, Upper-Fifteen today provides an opportunity to share a well-equipped Skylane while sharing experiences with other local pilots who love recreational flying. Scheduling policies are liberal and flexible.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Upper Fifteen Flying Club has rental rates on file. to see full pricing and a cost estimate for your Private Pilot Certificate.
No, Upper Fifteen 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, Upper Fifteen 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.
Upper Fifteen Flying Club's fleet details are not in our database. Contact the school directly to ask which aircraft they use for training.
No flight simulators are listed for Upper Fifteen Flying Club. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Upper Fifteen Flying Club does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.