We now charge on a fixed rate, currently $700 per session. This will cover a single flight of typically 1.0 to 1.4 hours and related ground instruction that will depend on the topic. CFI Spin Endorsements and initial sessions, for example, will have more ground time. Expect to spend a good part of the day, particularly on the first session. We schedule one customer a day, and within reason take the time needed to meet the objectives.
For those with a lot of stamina, we can conduct a $1000 2-flight session taking pretty much the day, generally slightly shorter flights with a break between.
We've just switched from an hourly basis to make the considerable costs more predictable for customers and allow us to focus on objectives without a clock ticking. If you have special interests such as prior Decathlon experience and want to fly our Decathlon with a safety pilot, hourly rates are $350/hr dual + $80/hr instructor ground.
Use of parachute is included, headset is available but you may bring your own, standard connector. For aerobatic work, you'll need the headset to stay on upside down (we use velcro chin straps).
Sessions are by appointment, scheduled directly with the instructor once we establish your needs and goals. Please see the Contact Us page.
A no-show, late cancellation (<2 hrs prior), or late arrival (>½ hour late) fee of 1 hour instructor time will be charged, to next session if needed. We're serious about this-- if we screw up, you'll get credit towards future instructor time.
We'll confirm appointments beforehand so that both parties are aligned and alert to issues such as weather.
Weather, aircraft maintenance issues, illness, or circumstances indisputably beyond anyone's control are excluded.
In full each session. Payment by cash (exact amount or round up), personal check (preferred) or Paypal.
We're here to provide access to an aerobatic aircraft for training in the New England region. We do not carry insurance covering pilot hire. Spread Aviation and Keystone Aerosports (Links page) offer experienced instruction in your aircraft.
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