Connecticut Flight Club, Inc.
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About
NEW ENGLAND’S FASTEST GROWING FLIGHT CLUB The mission of Connecticut Flight Club is to grow general aviation. We strive to do this through education, training, safety, fellowship, and perhaps most importantly: low-cost recreational flying. The club always maintains a ratio of 20 members per aircraft or better, meaning that aircraft availability is never a concern. Once per year, you can even take an aircraft on vacation for two weeks! Wet hourly aircraft rates ensure you always know what to expect. Our home field is Hartford-Brainard Airport. Nestled on the bank the Connecticut River, Brainard is a great jumping-off point for many popular New England destinations. Hop over to Montauk or Cape Cod for a bite of seafood. Spend a warm summer’s day at Block Island without the hassle of the ferry. Tour the New York City skyline down the Hudson River. Head up north and peep the autumn leaves. It’s up to you, PIC!
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piper PA-28-181 (Archer II) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $70 – $280/hr Hobbs | $4,900 – $19,600 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $160/hr | $1,675 – $6,725 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $110/hr | $550 – $2,200 |
| Admission fee | — | one-time | $400 |
| Monthly dues × 12 | 12 mo | $115/mo | $1,380 |
| Estimated Total Range | $8,000 – $32,100 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Connecticut Flight Club, Inc. is estimated to cost $8,000 – $32,100. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Connecticut Flight 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, Connecticut Flight 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.
Connecticut Flight Club, Inc.'s training fleet includes the Cessna 172K (Skyhawk), Piper PA-28-181 (Archer II), and Cessna 182L (Skylane). 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 Connecticut Flight Club, Inc.. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Connecticut Flight Club, Inc. does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.