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Fair
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About
3 Amigos Flight Club is a non-equity flight club based at Falwell Airport (W24) in Lynchburg, VA, founded in 2013. The club operates a fleet of Cessna aircraft and offers membership-based access to airplanes for licensed pilots and primary flight students. Members pay monthly dues and hourly maintenance contributions to fly without the expense of aircraft ownership.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 150L (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $35 – $130/hr | $2,300 – $9,250 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $160/hr | $1,675 – $6,725 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $110/hr | $550 – $2,200 |
| Estimated Total Range | $4,500 – $18,200 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at 3 Amigo's Flight Club is estimated to cost $4,500 – $18,200. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, 3 Amigo's Flight 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, 3 Amigo's Flight 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.
3 Amigo's Flight Club's training fleet includes the Cessna 150L, Cessna 172N (Skyhawk), and Cessna 172H (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 3 Amigo's Flight Club. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, 3 Amigo's Flight Club does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.