Quality Score
Fair
Base (15) + components above = 58
About
Flywell Flying Club, known as "Minnesota's Premier Flying Club", was chartered in 1963 as a non-profit social organization and it is the oldest flying club in Minnesota. Its conservative financial management has made them one of the most financially stable clubs in the state. Located at Anoka County Airport (KANE) it is approximately 20 miles north of Minneapolis under the KMSP Class B airspace. All members are equal owners of four aircraft and a hangar.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 172N (Skyhawk) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $55 – $210/hr Hobbs | $3,700 – $14,700 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $160/hr | $1,675 – $6,725 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $110/hr | $550 – $2,200 |
| Admission fee | — | one-time | $7,500 |
| Monthly dues × 12 | 12 mo | $179/mo | $2,148 |
| Estimated Total Range | $10,700 – $42,900 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Flywell Flying Club is estimated to cost $10,700 – $42,900. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Flywell Flying Club 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, Flywell 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.
Flywell Flying Club's training fleet includes the Cessna 172N (Skyhawk), Piper PA-28-181 (Archer II), Cessna 182RG (Skylane), and Piper PA-32R-300. 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 Flywell Flying Club. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Flywell Flying Club does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.