Blue Horizons Flying Club
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About
Blue Horizons Flying Club is an Ohio Non-Profit Flying Club based at Toledo Executive Airport. The club promotes the camaraderie and fellowship of pilots and provides well-maintained aircraft for members' use at reasonable cost, offering training from initial certification to commercial certifications and beyond.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piper PA-28-161 (Warrior) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $60 – $240/hr Hobbs | $4,200 – $16,900 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $160/hr | $1,675 – $6,725 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $110/hr | $550 – $2,200 |
| Security deposit (refundable) | — | one-time | $1,250 |
| Monthly dues × 12 | 12 mo | $135/mo | $1,620 |
| Estimated Total Range | $7,900 – $31,600 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Blue Horizons Flying Club is estimated to cost $7,900 – $31,600. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Blue Horizons 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, Blue Horizons 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.
Blue Horizons Flying Club's training fleet includes the Piper PA-32-260 (Cherokee Six), Cessna 172S (Skyhawk), and Piper PA-28-161 (Warrior). 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 Blue Horizons Flying Club. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Blue Horizons Flying Club does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.