Quality Score
Good
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About
For more than sixty years, the LGE Flying Club has made flying less expensive, more convenient, less hassle, and more fun for generations of Lockheed Martin employees, their immediate family and retirees. At the end of 2012 Lockheed required that the club separate and operate as an independent club. Our airplanes are conveniently located at Cobb County- McCollum Airport. Check out the many benefits your membership provides.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 172M (Skyhawk) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $60 – $230/hr Tach | $4,000 – $16,100 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $160/hr | $1,675 – $6,725 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $110/hr | $550 – $2,200 |
| Admission fee | — | one-time | $2,000 |
| Monthly dues × 12 | 12 mo | $60/mo | $720 |
| Estimated Total Range | $7,600 – $30,500 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at LGE Flying Club is estimated to cost $7,600 – $30,500. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, LGE 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, LGE 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.
LGE Flying Club's training fleet includes the Cessna 182RG (Skylane RG), Cessna 182N (Skylane), Cessna 172M (Skyhawk), and Cessna U206G. 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 LGE Flying Club. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, LGE Flying Club does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.