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About
Phoenix Flyers is a non-profit, member-owned Flying Club based in Phoenix Arizona. Our Flying Club was founded in 1958 with the goal of providing excellent aircraft at reasonable rates. We have four aircraft: Two Cessna Skylanes and a Piper Archer. All aircraft are owned by Phoenix Flyers Inc., enabling us to keep our flying cost low. Our club members fly some of the nicest and best equipped aircraft in Phoenix. Our club aircraft are based at Phoenix Deer Valley (KDVT) and Chandler Municipal (KCHD) airports. We rotate our aircraft between Deer Valley and Chandler every four months. See our website for details on our aircraft, operations, and how to join.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piper PA-28-181 (Archer II) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $70 – $270/hr Tach | $4,800 – $19,000 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $160/hr | $1,675 – $6,725 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $110/hr | $550 – $2,200 |
| Admission fee | — | one-time | $250 |
| Monthly dues × 12 | 12 mo | $150/mo | $1,800 |
| Estimated Total Range | $8,000 – $32,100 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Phoenix Flyers, Inc is estimated to cost $8,000 – $32,100. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Phoenix 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, Phoenix 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.
Phoenix Flyers, Inc's training fleet includes the Piper PA-28-181 (Archer II), Cessna 182S (Skylane), and Cessna 182T (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 Phoenix Flyers, Inc. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Phoenix Flyers, Inc does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.