G.A.C.E Flying club
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About
GACE Flying Club was founded as the Grumman Aerospace Corporation Employees Flying Club in 1969, operating at Islip MacArthur Airport (KISP) on Long Island, New York. Membership is open to all who share the goal to advance, encourage, and promote safe and economical flying. Flight instruction is available for members in the club's well-maintained Cessna aircraft.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 172N (Skyhawk) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $45 – $185/hr Tach | $3,200 – $12,900 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $160/hr | $1,675 – $6,725 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $110/hr | $550 – $2,200 |
| Estimated Total Range | $5,500 – $21,800 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at G.A.C.E Flying club is estimated to cost $5,500 – $21,800. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, G.A.C.E 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, G.A.C.E 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.
G.A.C.E Flying club's training fleet includes the Cessna 172SP (Skyhawk) 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 G.A.C.E Flying club. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, G.A.C.E Flying club does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.