Quality Score
Good
Base (15) + components above = 68
About
Bradley Flying Association is one of the oldest and most well known flying organizations in the tri-county area, established as a not-for-profit corporation in 1963. We are a flying club committed to providing safe and reliable aircraft for our members at a reasonable cost, with Certified Flight Instructors available to help members attain pilot certificates and advanced ratings.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 172K (Skyhawk) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $65 – $260/hr Hobbs | $4,600 – $18,200 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $160/hr | $1,675 – $6,725 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $110/hr | $550 – $2,200 |
| Admission fee | — | one-time | $650 |
| Monthly dues × 12 | 12 mo | $65/mo | $780 |
| Estimated Total Range | $7,500 – $30,000 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Bradley Flying Association is estimated to cost $7,500 – $30,000. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Bradley Flying Association 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, Bradley Flying Association 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.
Bradley Flying Association's training fleet includes the Cessna 172K (Skyhawk), Cessna 172P (Skyhawk), Cessna 172S (Skyhawk), and Cessna 172R (Skyhawk). 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 Bradley Flying Association. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Bradley Flying Association does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.