Smyrna Flight Club
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About
1957 Piper Tri-pacer PA22-150 Recently revived Club, airplane with modern avionics (no vacuum instruments) 501(c)(7)
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piper PA-22-150 (Tri-Pacer) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $20 – $85/hr Tach | $1,475 – $5,925 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $160/hr | $1,675 – $6,725 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $110/hr | $550 – $2,200 |
| Admission fee | — | one-time | $625 |
| Monthly dues × 12 | 12 mo | $295/mo | $3,540 |
| Estimated Total Range | $5,800 – $23,200 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Smyrna Flight Club is estimated to cost $5,800 – $23,200. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Smyrna Flight 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, Smyrna Flight 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.
Smyrna Flight Club trains in the Piper PA-22-150 (Tri-Pacer). Contact the school for current availability and hourly rental rates.
No flight simulators are listed for Smyrna Flight Club. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Smyrna Flight Club does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.