Wing Nuts Flying Club, LLC
Quality Score
Fair
Base (15) + components above = 50
About
The Wingnuts Flying club was formed in 1980 by 4 members and a C150. Now we are 51 strong with a C172, and a Columbia 350 (glass). We are currently flipping our fleet and just sold our Diamond DA40. We are in the process of buying a Tecnam P2010. We meet on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays each month at 7pm in the Boardroom upstairs in the main terminal of KFCI. We have a program at the end of each meeting about a variety of aviation interests. There are a handful of memberships available for purchase as a share of stock. Visit our website: wingnutsflying.org
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cirrus SR20 (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $110 – $450/hr Hobbs | $7,900 – $31,500 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $160/hr | $1,675 – $6,725 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $110/hr | $550 – $2,200 |
| Admission fee | — | one-time | $1,500 |
| Monthly dues × 12 | 12 mo | $200/mo | $2,411 |
| Estimated Total Range | $12,100 – $48,200 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Wing Nuts Flying Club, LLC is estimated to cost $12,100 – $48,200. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Wing Nuts Flying Club, LLC 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, Wing Nuts Flying Club, LLC 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.
Wing Nuts Flying Club, LLC's training fleet includes the Cessna 350 (Columbia 350) and Cirrus SR20. 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 Wing Nuts Flying Club, LLC. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Wing Nuts Flying Club, LLC does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.