Quality Score
Good
Base (15) + components above = 71
About
Oak Ridge Flyers is a flying club based at Oliver Springs, TN (TN08), conveniently located for Knoxville, Oak Ridge, and the surrounding area. The club operates four aircraft including a Champ, Cessna 150 Aerobat, Cessna 172 Skyhawk, and a Piper Arrow II, with competitive hourly rates and a Certified Flight Instructor on staff.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aeronca 7AC (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $35 – $145/hr Tach | $2,500 – $10,100 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $160/hr | $1,675 – $6,725 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $110/hr | $550 – $2,200 |
| Estimated Total Range | $4,800 – $19,000 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Oak Ridge Flyers, Inc. is estimated to cost $4,800 – $19,000. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Oak Ridge 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.
No, Oak Ridge Flyers, Inc. 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.
Oak Ridge Flyers, Inc.'s training fleet includes the Piper PA-28R (Arrow II), Aeronca 7AC, Cessna 150A (Aerobat), and Cessna 172M (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 Oak Ridge Flyers, Inc.. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Oak Ridge Flyers, Inc. does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.