Quality Score
Good
Base (15) + components above = 76
About
We’re a non-profit club dedicated to making flying accessible to everyone. As a member, enjoy partial ownership of our advanced fleet through a fully refundable equity purchase, maintaining a 15-to-1 member-to-aircraft ratio. We’re serious about taking full advantage of the ability to fly. Club scheduling rules are very flexible, and we encourage cross-county trips with no minimum hours and extended reservation lengths. We are one of the only clubs with 6-place aircraft - yes you can take your whole family flying, with enough fuel to get to your destination!
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piper PA-28-181 (Archer III) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $60 – $250/hr Tach | $4,300 – $17,400 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $160/hr | $1,675 – $6,725 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $110/hr | $550 – $2,200 |
| Admission fee | — | one-time | $100 |
| Security deposit (refundable) | — | one-time | $5,000 |
| Estimated Total Range | $9,100 – $36,500 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Ann Arbor Flyers is estimated to cost $9,100 – $36,500. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Ann Arbor Flyers 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, Ann Arbor Flyers 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.
Ann Arbor Flyers's training fleet includes the Piper PA-28-181 (Archer III), Piper PA-32-301 (Saratoga), Piper PA-32R-301TC, and Lancair LC40 550FG (Columbia 300). 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 Ann Arbor Flyers. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Ann Arbor Flyers does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.