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About
The Connecticut Valley Flyers is a flying club based at Brainard Airport, in Hartford, CT (KHFD). 15 members together own N46511, a 1969 Cessna 172K Skyhawk with a 180hp/constant speed conversion. Our members range from recent private pilots to instructors and ATP's with decades and thousands of hours experience. We schedule N46511 online with www.AircraftClubs.com, which has worked out very well. Backup reservations are also welcome. Most flights are for a few hours, but occassionally we'll have a multi-day trip planned. History: The previous owner (in the early 1970's) did the 180 hp constant speed conversion, and we bought the plane soon after. Several years ago '511 was refurbished with a leather interior and new paint. She looks and flies great! Plan on travelling at 130mph at 9.5 gph in cruise, with a 2-3/4 hour range and 1 hr reserve. In 2020, the Lycoming 180 hp engine was overhauled with a Pen Yan Super Hawk conversion.
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Connecticut Valley Flyers has rental rates on file. to see full pricing and a cost estimate for your Private Pilot Certificate.
No, Connecticut Valley Flyers 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 Valley Flyers 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 Valley Flyers trains in the Cessna 172K (Skyhawk). Contact the school for current availability and hourly rental rates.
No flight simulators are listed for Connecticut Valley Flyers. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Connecticut Valley Flyers does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.