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About
Aviation Club LLC is a Part 61 flight school based at Sussex Airport in New Jersey, offering personalized one-on-one flight training with over 30 years of experience and 13,000+ flight hours. Training programs include Discovery Flights, Private Pilot Certificate, Sport Pilot Certificate, Instrument Rating, Multi-Engine Rating, and Commercial Pilot Certificate. Pay-as-you-go pricing with no large upfront commitments.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Champion 7ECA (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $150 – $600/hr | $10,500 – $42,000 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $160/hr | $1,675 – $6,725 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $110/hr | $550 – $2,200 |
| Estimated Total Range | $12,700 – $50,900 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Aviation Club, Inc. is estimated to cost $12,700 – $50,900. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Aviation Club, 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, Aviation Club, 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.
Aviation Club, Inc.'s training fleet includes the Cessna 172P (Skyhawk) and American Champion 7ECA. 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 Aviation Club, Inc.. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Aviation Club, Inc. does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.