WESTERN AERO CLUB
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About
The Western Aero Club is organized as a recreational flying club with social activities organization to provide its members with the opportunities for fellowship and affordable flying. Members enjoy social activities and flying club aircraft. We meet on the first Saturday of each month at the Riverside Airport Aero Club Hangar number 11. Meeting time is 10 AM. Whatever happens, it's all good, clean, family fun, with nice people who all share one basic thought, "Isn't it time to go flying?" There is a one time $100 set-up fees. Dues are simply $20 a month, paid monthly by automatic payment using the club PayPal account through the internet website. Airplanes are rented dry. The club offers tail wheel training and light sport training in an SLSA airplane. Private Pilot, Commercial Pilot, Instrument Rating training is available. Our mission is to be the most fun and affordable way to fly in SoCal. Visit us at www.westernaeroclub.com Contact Walter Wasowski club president at [email protected] or send a text message to 909 565 8099
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 162 (Skycatcher) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $50 – $200/hr Hobbs | $3,500 – $14,000 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $160/hr | $1,675 – $6,725 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $110/hr | $550 – $2,200 |
| Admission fee | — | one-time | $100 |
| Monthly dues × 12 | 12 mo | $20/mo | $240 |
| Estimated Total Range | $5,900 – $23,600 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at WESTERN AERO CLUB is estimated to cost $5,900 – $23,600. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, WESTERN AERO 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, WESTERN AERO 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.
WESTERN AERO CLUB's training fleet includes the Cessna 162 (Skycatcher) and Champion 7GCBC (Citabria). 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 WESTERN AERO CLUB. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, WESTERN AERO CLUB does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.