3 Amigos Flying Club
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About
3 Amigos Flight Club is a membership-based flying club based at Falwell Airport (W24) in Lynchburg, VA. We offer flight training for Private Pilot, Instrument, Commercial, CFI, and Multi-Engine certificates, as well as computer-based ground school and hybrid classes. All aircraft are billed by tachometer time, saving members 15-20% compared to Hobbs time billing. Members enjoy access to our fleet of Cessna aircraft at low hourly rates, with no restrictions on when you can fly.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 172N (Skyhawk) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $35 – $145/hr Tach | $2,500 – $10,100 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $25 – $100/hr | $1,050 – $4,200 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $25 – $100/hr | $500 – $2,000 |
| Admission fee | — | one-time | $40 |
| Monthly dues × 12 | 12 mo | $150/mo | $1,800 |
| Estimated Total Range | $5,000 – $20,000 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at 3 Amigos Flying Club is estimated to cost $5,000 – $20,000. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, 3 Amigos 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, 3 Amigos 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.
3 Amigos Flying Club's training fleet includes the Cessna 150, 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 Amigos Flying Club. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, 3 Amigos Flying Club does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.