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About
Are you a pilot looking for other pilots who love to fly as much as you do? Our club was incorporated on March 19, 1975. Today, as a modern, progressive and professional non-profit corporation, it is dedicated to the safety and advancement of aviation. We believe that you will find GFPA to be one of the finer flying clubs in the state of Michigan. Get back into flying: Join Greater Flint Pilots Association and remember why you became a pilot in the first place! GFPA is a member owned organization where each member owns an equal share of our fleet of aircraft. For more information, please call our Membership Director Harry Hammond at 810-259–6492 or send email to [email protected]
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 172SP (Skyhawk) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $55 – $225/hr Tach + $5 – $10/hr surcharge | $4,100 – $16,500 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $160/hr | $1,675 – $6,725 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $110/hr | $550 – $2,200 |
| Security deposit (refundable) | — | one-time | $3,500 |
| Monthly dues × 12 | 12 mo | $125/mo | $1,500 |
| Estimated Total Range | $8,900 – $35,400 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Greater Flint Pilots Association is estimated to cost $8,900 – $35,400. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Greater Flint Pilots Association 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, Greater Flint Pilots Association 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.
Greater Flint Pilots Association's training fleet includes the Cessna 182T (Skylane), Cessna 172SP (Skyhawk), Cessna 182RG (Skylane), and Piper PA-28-181 (Archer III). 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 Greater Flint Pilots Association. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
Yes, Greater Flint Pilots Association charges a fuel surcharge on top of their rental rates. Ask the school how it is calculated before you start training.