Quality Score
Good
Base (15) + components above = 73
About
The Stuart Flying Club is a Florida not-for-profit flying club based at Martin County's Witham Field (KSUA) in Stuart, FL. The club provides high-quality, cost-effective aircraft for its members, promotes general aviation advocacy, and organizes community outreach events. Members enjoy access to club aircraft at competitive dry hourly rates, with monthly dues covering insurance, tie-downs, legal fees, and GPS database updates.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piper PA-28-180C (Cherokee) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $40 – $150/hr Tach | $2,700 – $10,600 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $160/hr | $1,675 – $6,725 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $110/hr | $550 – $2,200 |
| Admission fee | — | one-time | $200 |
| Monthly dues × 12 | 12 mo | $125/mo | $1,500 |
| Estimated Total Range | $5,700 – $23,000 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Stuart Flying Club is estimated to cost $5,700 – $23,000. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Stuart 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, Stuart 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.
Stuart Flying Club's training fleet includes the Piper PA-28-180C (Cherokee) and Beechcraft BE-19 A (Musketeer Sport). 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 Stuart Flying Club. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Stuart Flying Club does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.