Associated Pilots, Inc
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About
API is currently looking for new members! When you join API, our Bedford, MA (KBED) flying club, you OWN a share of the airplane you fly and there is no comparison to the pride of taxiing into the ramp when it is YOUR plane. Our buy-in and operations costs are very reasonable. We have great availability of both airplanes through a slick web-based calendar where our small group (14-17) books each plane. You can drive your car right into the hangar. No unloading in the rain and snow! Since 1948, API has been serving Boston area pilots. The club is run entirely by its members. Our planes are very well equipped and maintained, with WAAS Garmin GNS systems, G5 glass panels, and GFC500 dual-axis autopilots in each. Over the last few years members of API flew the C-182 and the C-206 from our BED hangars to destinations like Oshkosh, WI, Cleveland, OH, Newfoundland, and even the Cayman Islands! You worked hard for your rating, and now it is time to start really flying. For complete membership details click on our About page, then Contact Us today to start the process of joining one of the longest-running flying partnerships in the United States.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 182Q (Skylane) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $40 – $150/hr Tach | $2,700 – $10,600 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $160/hr | $1,675 – $6,725 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $110/hr | $550 – $2,200 |
| Admission fee | — | one-time | $180,000 |
| Monthly dues × 12 | 12 mo | $300/mo | $3,600 |
| Estimated Total Range | $96,700 – $386,800 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Associated Pilots, Inc is estimated to cost $96,700 – $386,800. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Associated Pilots, 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, Associated Pilots, 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.
Associated Pilots, Inc's training fleet includes the Cessna 182Q (Skylane) and Cessna 206G. 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 Associated Pilots, Inc. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Associated Pilots, Inc does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.