Silver City Flying Club
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About
The Silver City Flying Club Inc was founded in 1946 as a non-profit, 40-member equity ownership flying club. The club members own two aircraft, a 1981 Cessna C-172P and a 1979 Piper Archer PA28-181. Both aircraft are IFR certified and are rotated on a tri-monthly basis between Meriden Markham (MMK) & Robertson (4B8) airports. Rotation of the aircraft allows the members the ability to fly each of the aircraft from their preferred airport. The Meriden Markham (MMK) airport also has instrument approaches. The Club holds a monthly meeting on the 3rd Thursday at 6:30pm. Members are encouraged to attend.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 172P (Skyhawk) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $50 – $210/hr Tach | $3,600 – $14,600 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $160/hr | $1,675 – $6,725 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $110/hr | $550 – $2,200 |
| Monthly dues × 12 | 12 mo | $80/mo | $960 |
| Estimated Total Range | $6,400 – $25,400 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Silver City Flying Club is estimated to cost $6,400 – $25,400. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Silver City 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, Silver City 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.
Silver City Flying Club's training fleet includes the Piper PA-28-181 (Archer) and Cessna 172P (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 Silver City Flying Club. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Silver City Flying Club does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.