Quality Score
Good
Base (15) + components above = 69
About
Western Reserve Flight Club is a new non-equity, non-profit flying club based out of Portage County Regional Airport (POV). We are a non-profit club with 501(c)7 status. Western Reserve Flight Club operates two (2) Cessna 172 Skyhawks. Our planes are stored in a private, heated hangar with basic maintenance facilities and a ground school classroom.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 172D (Skyhawk) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $25 – $110/hr Tach | $1,900 – $7,625 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $160/hr | $1,675 – $6,725 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $110/hr | $550 – $2,200 |
| Estimated Total Range | $4,100 – $16,500 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Western Reserve Flight Club is estimated to cost $4,100 – $16,500. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Western Reserve 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, Western Reserve 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.
Western Reserve Flight Club's training fleet includes the Cessna 172D (Skyhawk) and Cessna 172E (Skyhawk). 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 Reserve Flight Club. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Western Reserve Flight Club does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.