Western Flying Club
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About
The Western Flying Club is a not for profit, member-owned corporation consisting of 30 members who are devoted to flying and maintaining our 3 beautiful aircraft. Based out of Burlington, NC (KBUY), our members enjoy the geographical benefits of being close to coastal and mountain destinations. We also have the benefit of CFI members for your training needs. Our current aircraft fleet consists of a Beechcraft A36 Bonanza, a Piper PA28 Archer, and a Cessna C182. These aircraft are all IFR equipped and well maintained. Please take a look at our aircraft and contact us for any questions or membership information via our webpage form.
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Western Flying Club has rental rates on file. to see full pricing and a cost estimate for your Private Pilot Certificate.
No, Western 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, Western 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.
Western Flying Club's training fleet includes the Beechcraft A36 (Bonanza), Cessna 182Q (Skylane), and Piper PA-28-181 (Archer). 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 Western Flying Club. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Western Flying Club does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.