Quality Score
Good
Base (15) + components above = 68
About
Welcome to the Sopwith Camel Flying Club. We are a friendly, non-profit organization on a mission to make flying affordable, safe, and fun! We fly out of both the Salt Lake City International Airport and the South Valley Regional Airport and offer some of the most affordable and convenient flying in Utah. We aim to bring great value to our members, so we set our rates as low as possible while ensuring we can be sustainable. Our social activities include club trips, fly-ins, monthly meet-ups, and more. To learn more, please visit our website at sopwithcamelflyingclub.org and our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/SopwithCamelFlyingClub/
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 150M (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $20 – $90/hr Tach | $1,550 – $6,150 |
| 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 | $70/mo | $840 |
| Estimated Total Range | $4,400 – $17,800 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Sopwith Camel Flying Club is estimated to cost $4,400 – $17,800. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Sopwith Camel 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, Sopwith Camel 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.
Sopwith Camel Flying Club's training fleet includes the Cessna 182P (Skylane), Cessna 172P (Skyhawk), Cessna 150M, Grumman AA-5B (Tiger), and Piper PA-28-180 (Cherokee). 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 Sopwith Camel Flying Club. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Sopwith Camel Flying Club does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.