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Good
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About
Start your aviation hobby or career by learning to fly a glider and develop the basic 'stick and rudder' skills critical for all fixed wing aircraft flying. We offer one-on-one instruction designed to meet your specific needs. Concentrated flying opportunities are also available for those wishing to progress in an accelerated fashion and for those looking to finish up training begun somewhere else. For those glider pilots looking to add a ground launch endorsement to their glider certificate we offer one-on-one instruction tailored to your level of experience and currency. Come learn how to safely enjoy winch launching with us! In order to provide exceptional customer service (i.e., no 1st-come, 1st-served waiting), reservations are required and only a limited number of flights are available each day (subject to weather)...once these are sold-out no additional reservations can be taken.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schleicher ASK-13 (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $30 – $110/hr | $1,925 – $7,700 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $30 – $110/hr | $1,150 – $4,625 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $110/hr | $550 – $2,200 |
| Estimated Total Range | $3,600 – $14,500 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Eastern Soaring Center is estimated to cost $3,600 – $14,500. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Eastern Soaring Center 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.
Yes, Eastern Soaring Center has a Designated Pilot Examiner on staff. You can schedule your checkride directly through the school instead of finding an independent examiner on your own. In many areas DPE wait times have stretched to weeks or months, so this is worth factoring in when choosing a school.
Eastern Soaring Center trains in the Schleicher ASK-13. Contact the school for current availability and hourly rental rates.
No flight simulators are listed for Eastern Soaring Center. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Eastern Soaring Center does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.