Quality Score
Good
Base (15) + components above = 68
About
Foothilll Flying Club is designed by pilots, for pilots. 24/7 access to the private club lounge, and all the aircraft. On line scheduling and payment system. No fuel surcharge. No daily minimums. Fly for a weekend or a week on the hobbs. All aircraft have gps and intercoms. Seasoned Flight instructors! Not a puppy mill.... www.foothillflyingclub.com
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 150L (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $55 – $230/hr | $4,000 – $16,000 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $160/hr | $1,675 – $6,725 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $110/hr | $550 – $2,200 |
| Estimated Total Range | $6,200 – $24,900 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Foothill Flying Club is estimated to cost $6,200 – $24,900. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Foothill 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, Foothill 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.
Foothill Flying Club's training fleet includes the Piper PA-28-180C (Cherokee), Cessna 172K (Skyhawk), Cessna 150L, Piper PA-28R-200 (Arrow), and Cessna 172N (Skyhawk). 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 Foothill Flying Club. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Foothill Flying Club does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.