Quality Score
Excellent
Base (15) + components above = 90
About
Knoxville Flyers, Inc. is a non-profit flying club founded in 1968, based at Knoxville Downtown Island Airport (KDKX). The club owns a fleet of IFR-equipped aircraft and welcomes student and experienced pilots as members. Club members have access to approved CFIs, affordable aircraft rental rates, and a community of fellow aviation enthusiasts in East Tennessee.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jabiru J230 SP (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $50 – $200/hr Hobbs | $3,500 – $14,000 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $160/hr | $1,675 – $6,725 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $110/hr | $550 – $2,200 |
| Admission fee | — | one-time | $1,150 |
| Monthly dues × 12 | 12 mo | $115/mo | $1,380 |
| Estimated Total Range | $7,000 – $28,000 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Knoxville Flyers, Inc. is estimated to cost $7,000 – $28,000. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Knoxville Flyers, Inc. 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.
Yes, Knoxville Flyers, Inc. has a Designated Pilot Examiner on staff. You can schedule your checkride directly through the school instead of finding an independent examiner on your own. In many areas DPE wait times have stretched to weeks or months, so this is worth factoring in when choosing a school.
Knoxville Flyers, Inc.'s training fleet includes the Cirrus SR20, Piper PA-28-236 (Dakota), Piper PA-28-181 (Archer III), and Jabiru J230 SP. 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 Knoxville Flyers, Inc.. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Knoxville Flyers, Inc. does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.