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About
The Aero Association of Caltech (AACIT) is a flying club established in 1966 by students and faculty of Caltech. Membership is open to all members of the Caltech/JPL community (students, faculty, staff, alum, retirees, and contractors). A limited number of membership slots are available those not part of the Caltech community. As of 2023, there is a waiting list for those slots.
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Aero Association of Caltech (AACIT) has rental rates on file. to see full pricing and a cost estimate for your Private Pilot Certificate.
No, Aero Association of Caltech (AACIT) 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, Aero Association of Caltech (AACIT) 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.
Aero Association of Caltech (AACIT)'s training fleet includes the Cessna 172L (Skyhawk), Cessna 172P (Skyhawk), Piper PA-28-181 (Archer), Cessna 182P (Skylane), and Cirrus SR22. 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 Aero Association of Caltech (AACIT). Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Aero Association of Caltech (AACIT) does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.