Quality Score
Good
Base (15) + components above = 74
About
Yale Aviation, Inc has been a flying club for more than 100 years. Currently incorporated within the state of Connecticut, it provides its members with access to a Piper Cherokee and a TAA Piper Archer in pursuit of its mission to promote education in aviation.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piper PA-28-180 (Cherokee) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $75 – $290/hr Hobbs | $5,100 – $20,300 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $25 – $100/hr | $1,050 – $4,200 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $25 – $100/hr | $500 – $2,000 |
| Admission fee | — | one-time | $10 |
| Monthly dues × 12 | 12 mo | $130/mo | $1,560 |
| Estimated Total Range | $7,400 – $29,600 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Yale Aviation, Inc is estimated to cost $7,400 – $29,600. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Yale Aviation, Inc 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.
Yes, Yale Aviation, Inc has a Designated Pilot Examiner on staff. You can schedule your checkride directly through the school instead of finding an independent examiner on your own. In many areas DPE wait times have stretched to weeks or months, so this is worth factoring in when choosing a school.
Yale Aviation, Inc's training fleet includes the Piper PA-28-180 (Cherokee) and Piper PA-28-181 (Archer II). 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 Yale Aviation, Inc. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Yale Aviation, Inc does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.