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About
Come experience the exhilarating sensation of flight with Skybound Aviation and let the Ace Flying Club ease your entry into the world of aviation and help ease the costs associated with it! Membership benefits: - Reduced aircraft rental rates - Ace Flying Club members enjoy discounts between 7% and 12% on Skybound Aviation's aircraft rental rates. - Ace Flying Club members enjoy even greater discounts with the club member pre-pay options. - Reduced instructor rates. - Ace Flying Club members receive a $5/hr. discount on the retail hourly instruction rate. - Pilot Supply discounts. - Ace Flying Club members receive a 10% discount on all Skybound Aviation pilot supplies including Randolph Engineering Eyewear. - Pilot Event discounts - Ace Flying Club members receive a 10% discount on all Skybound Aviation events such as mini-ground classes, weekend ground classes, etc. - Membership fees include an initial membership fee of $50.00 and a monthly membership fee of $25.00. Membership is for a minimum of one year. If you're thinking about working towards your private pilot certificate or gaining another rating, being a part of a flying club is a great way to go. In addition to getting the great discounts, you'll also have a supportive network of other pilots and instructors to help you all the way through your ratings.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 172K (Skyhawk) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $95 – $380/hr | $6,700 – $26,600 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $35 – $140/hr | $1,475 – $5,875 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $35 – $140/hr | $700 – $2,800 |
| Estimated Total Range | $8,800 – $35,300 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Skybound Aviation, LLC is estimated to cost $8,800 – $35,300. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Skybound Aviation, LLC 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, Skybound Aviation, LLC 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.
Skybound Aviation, LLC's training fleet includes the Cessna 172M (Skyhawk), Cessna 172S (Skyhawk), Cessna 172R (Skyhawk), Cessna 172SP (Skyhawk), Cessna 172K (Skyhawk), and Piper PA-28-181 (Warrior). 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, Skybound Aviation, LLC has the following flight training device: Redbird FMX. Ask the school which ratings the device count toward and how many hours you can log.
No, Skybound Aviation, LLC does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.