Quality Score
Good
Base (15) + components above = 66
About
The Henniker Flying Club is a non-profit, member-owned organization based at Concord Municipal Airport (KCON). Members collectively own two IFR-certified Cessna aircraft (a 172 and a 182) and the hangars that house them. The club offers affordable flying with 24/7 access, online scheduling, no daily minimums, and certified flight instructors available for training.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 172M (Skyhawk) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $55 – $220/hr Tach | $3,800 – $15,300 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $160/hr | $1,675 – $6,725 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $110/hr | $550 – $2,200 |
| Admission fee | — | one-time | $9,825 |
| Monthly dues × 12 | 12 mo | $112/mo | $1,344 |
| Estimated Total Range | $11,700 – $46,600 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Henniker Flying Club is estimated to cost $11,700 – $46,600. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Henniker 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, Henniker 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.
Henniker Flying Club's training fleet includes the Cessna 172M (Skyhawk) and Cessna 182P (Skylane). 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 Henniker Flying Club. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Henniker Flying Club does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.