Quality Score
Good
Base (15) + components above = 73
About
East Hill is a wonderful combination of a vibrant aviation community that has fly-outs and lots of fun bonded to a fairly formal (FAA Part 141) flight school. The club owns 8 diverse aircraft that all members can fly from a Citabria (tail wheel aircraft) to a Mooney 201. The club hires it's instructors as employees and this insures a stable staff that is not "going to the airlines" in the middle of your flight training! These people are highly experienced and professional! East Hill is a not-for-profit and every member is insured to one million dollars (smooth) as a plane *owner* Get started with a "Discovery Flight" Find more information on the website: http://ehfc.net send an e-Mail: [email protected]
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 152 (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $65 – $250/hr | $4,400 – $17,500 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $150/hr | $1,575 – $6,300 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $40 – $150/hr | $750 – $3,000 |
| Estimated Total Range | $6,700 – $26,800 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at East Hill Flying Club is estimated to cost $6,700 – $26,800. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
Yes, East Hill Flying Club is approved for both Part 61 and Part 141 training. Part 141 uses a structured, FAA-approved curriculum with stage checks and lowers the minimum hours for a Private Pilot Certificate from 40 to 35. Part 61 is self-paced with no required syllabus. Ask the school which path fits your schedule.
No, East Hill 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.
East Hill Flying Club's training fleet includes the Cessna 152, Cessna 172 (Skyhawk), Cessna 182Q (Skylane), Champion 7ECA (Citabria), Mooney M20 J, and Piper PA-34. 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.
Yes, East Hill Flying Club has the following flight training device: Precision Flight Controls 135. Ask the school which ratings the device count toward and how many hours you can log.
No, East Hill Flying Club does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.