Quality Score
Good
Base (15) + components above = 69
About
Upper Valley Flying Club is a non-profit flying club that operates year-round at the Lebanon, New Hampshire Municipal Airport (KLEB), a Class D towered airport with two 5000+ foot runways. We operate three aircraft. // 2000 CESSNA 172R (Dual NAV/COM • Dual G5s • GARMIN 430W Navigator • ADSB In/Out) // 2002 CESSNA 172S (Dual NAV/COM • Dual G5s • Garmin 650 Navigator • KAP 140 Autopilot • ADSB In/Out) // 1978 CESSNA 182RG (Dual NAV/COM • Aspen Pro 1000 • ADSB In/Out • Autopilot • Backup NAV2 CDI) We allow training in both aircraft with club-authorized instructors. We meet once a month on third Thursdays, either at our hangars in summer months or at a local restaurant winter months. Meetings are open to the public.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 172R (Skyhawk) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $35 – $135/hr Tach | $2,375 – $9,525 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $160/hr | $1,675 – $6,725 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $110/hr | $550 – $2,200 |
| Admission fee | — | one-time | $1,100 |
| Monthly dues × 12 | 12 mo | $175/mo | $2,100 |
| Estimated Total Range | $6,200 – $24,800 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Upper Valley Flying Club is estimated to cost $6,200 – $24,800. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Upper Valley 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, Upper Valley 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.
Upper Valley Flying Club's training fleet includes the Cessna 172R (Skyhawk) and Cessna 182RG (Skylane RG). 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 Upper Valley Flying Club. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Upper Valley Flying Club does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.