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Learn To Fly

Contrary to popular belief, flying airplanes is not restricted to wealthy doctors and lawyers. While we do have a few doctors and lawyers most of our club consists of small business owners, sales people, auto mechanics, school teachers and people like you.

Learning to fly is a lot easier than you might think and doesn't have to take a huge commitment of time and money. Most people that have learned to fly through our club devote just a few hours a week and earn their private pilot certificate in 6 to 12 months. If time is not a factor you can earn your wings in as little as a month or two.

If you're interested in learning to fly with the Myrtle Beach Flying Club, call one of our flight instructors for more information and a quick orientation.

Below you'll find the estimated costs involved with obtaining your Private Pilot Certificate.

CLICK HERE TO FILL OUT AN APPLICATION.

Monthly Charges:

Dues: $45.00
One Hour of Flight Time: $55.00

Aircraft Rates:

Cessna Skyhawk 172L $55/hr - Dry
Cessna Skyhawk 172 $53/hr - Dry
Cessna 150 $28/hr - Dry
Cessna Skylane 182 $75/hr - Dry

Instructor Rates:

Ground: $22.00 / hour
Flight: $22.00 / hour

Minimum Requirements for Private Pilot Certificate:

40 hours total
20 hours with instructor
10 hours solo
5 hours cross-country
National average to certificate - 65 hours
Flying Club average total to certificate - 55 hours

Approximate Club expenses for certificate including membership:

C-172: $5640.00
C-150: $3990.00

Approximate non-club expenses for certificate:

Medical Examination: $125.00
Written Test: $75.00
Private Pilot Kit (books, logbook, etc.): $150.00
FAA Practical Flight Test: $300.00
Aviation Headset: $150.00
Fuel for C-172: $1155.00
Fuel for C-150: $770.00
Total if you fly the 172: $1955.00
Total in the 150: $1570.00
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