rates & scheduling

We charge on a fixed session rate.  Currently the first session is $700 to allow more initial ground instruction, then $600 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.    Expect to spend a good part of the day, particularly on the first session.  We schedule one customer a day, and 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 entire day,  with a break between flights.  It's a long day, so make sure your learning style fits.  Not everyone's does.

If you have prior Decathlon experience and want to fly our Decathlon with a safety pilot, contact us to discuss it.  If appropriate, hourly rates are currently $300/hr aircraft + $80/hr instructor.   There will be some ground time, particularly the first session.  We're particular about what gets done with our airplane.

Use of parachute is included, headset is available but you may bring your own, standard connector.  For inverted flight, 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,  check (preferred) or Paypal.   Paypal payment will add a $15 surcharge to partially cover their fees.  

We're here primarily to provide access to an aerobatic aircraft for training in the New England region.  If you've got your own Decathlon we can discuss it.    Spread Aviation and Keystone Aerosports (Links page)  also offer experienced aerobatics instruction in your aircraft.