Quality Score
Good
Base (15) + components above = 67
About
We are a soaring club and a chapter of the Soaring Society of America, providing instruction, glider rental and tow services for members, and scenic and demo flights for non-members. Individual and family membership is available via a one time buy-in and an annual fee.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blanik L-23 (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $10 – $40/hr Tach | $675 – $2,700 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $5 – $20/hr | $210 – $840 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $110/hr | $550 – $2,200 |
| Admission fee | — | one-time | $900 |
| Estimated Total Range | $1,875 – $7,525 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Red Wing Soaring Association is estimated to cost $1,875 – $7,525. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Red Wing 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, Red Wing 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.
Red Wing Soaring Association's training fleet includes the Blanik L-23, Pilatus B-4, Grob 103, and Christen A-1 (Husky). 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 Red Wing Soaring Association. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Red Wing Soaring Association does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.