Quality Score
Fair
Base (15) + components above = 64
About
Pittsburgh Soaring Association, established in 1964, is a non-profit soaring club that operates out of Greene County Airport in Waynesburg, PA April through October. Glider rides and flight lessons are available. Please see www.pghsoar.org for more details.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grob G 103 (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $5 – $20/hr Hobbs | $350 – $1,400 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $160/hr | $1,675 – $6,725 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $110/hr | $550 – $2,200 |
| Admission fee | — | one-time | $500 |
| Monthly dues × 12 | 12 mo | $60/mo | $720 |
| Estimated Total Range | $3,200 – $12,800 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Pittsburgh Soaring Association is estimated to cost $3,200 – $12,800. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Pittsburgh Soaring Association 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, Pittsburgh Soaring Association 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.
Pittsburgh Soaring Association's training fleet includes the Grob G 103, Grob G 102, and Piper PA-25. 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.
Yes, Pittsburgh Soaring Association has the following flight training device: Unknown. Ask the school which ratings the device count toward and how many hours you can log.
No, Pittsburgh Soaring Association does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.