Yellow Jacket Flying Club, Inc.
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About
The Yellow Jacket Flying Club (YJFC) is the nation's oldest continuously-running collegiate flying club, founded in 1945 and based at DeKalb-Peachtree Airport (PDK) in Atlanta, GA. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit affiliated with Georgia Tech, the club provides students, alumni, faculty, and staff affordable access to flight training and aviation community. The fleet includes four Cessna 172s and one Cessna 182, available 24/7 to all dues-paid members.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 172P (Skyhawk) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $80 – $310/hr Hobbs | $5,400 – $21,700 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $35 – $135/hr | $1,425 – $5,700 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $35 – $135/hr | $675 – $2,725 |
| Estimated Total Range | $7,500 – $30,100 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Yellow Jacket Flying Club, Inc. is estimated to cost $7,500 – $30,100. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Yellow Jacket Flying Club, Inc. 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, Yellow Jacket Flying Club, Inc. 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.
Yellow Jacket Flying Club, Inc.'s training fleet includes the Cessna 172S (Skyhawk) and Cessna 172P (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.
Yes, Yellow Jacket Flying Club, Inc. has the following flight training device: Redbird TD2. Ask the school which ratings the device count toward and how many hours you can log.
No, Yellow Jacket Flying Club, Inc. does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.