Flight and Ground Training

Flight and Ground Training is conducted daily as required.

The Aero Club has served the area's military community since 1987. The U.S. Air force sponsors this dynamic, friendly, professional organization. It provides members with the least expensive flying and training possible and maintains the highest standards of safety. Currently, the center operates a fleet of 10 aircrafts that are available for rent or flight training.

The club is approved for flight training and testing under the Federal Aviation Administration Part 61 and Part 141, which qualifies the training for use of Veterans Administration benefits. Flight and ground training through Air Transport Pilot (ATP) certification is also available.

 

Use Eligibility

Open to all branches of the service

Active Duty

Active Reserve

Advanced ROTC

Civil Air Patrol (Regular & Patron)

Civilians on or assoc with Dover AFB

Contract Personnel

Dependents

DoD Employees

FAA Employees

Federal Employees

National Guard

Retired Military & DoD Civilians

 

Available Aircraft*

Cessna T41A (VFR);  145hp - 4 available

Cessna 172N (IFR) - 1605p - 1 available

Cessna T41C (IFR); 210hp - 1 available

Cessna 172P (IFR) - 180hp - 2 available

Cessna 182RG (IFR); 235hp - 1 available

*All aircraft are GPS equipped.

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Club Member Fees & Dues*

Initiation - $35

This is a one-time fee; once paid, the member can transfer to any other military Aero Club without ever having to pay again.

Monthly Membership Dues - $25

Family members pay no additional dues or fees

*Rates are subject to change.

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Courses Offered

- Private

- Instrument

- Commercial

- Additional Category and Class Rating

- Flight and Ground Instructor

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Testing Offered

- All FAA and FCC written tests

- TSA ,HLS , and Postal Exams

- Others as assigned by LaserGrade (PSI)

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LaserGrade(PSI) Certified Testing Center

The Aero Club staff can administer all FAA flight and mechanic knowledge tests. Appointments are required for all tests.

VA Benefits and Tuition Assistance Is Available

 

Helpful Links

Air Force Aero Clubs

www.usafservices.com/Managers/AeroClubs/tabid/378/Default.aspx

AirNav

www.airnav.com/

Civial Air Patrol

www.gocivilairpatrol.com/

FAA Safety

www.faasafety.gov/

FAA Home Page

www.faa.gov/

Military NOTAMS

www.notams-uat.jcs.mil/dinsQueryWeb/

Weather www.Duat.com or

www.Duats.com

Applications

Civil Air Patrol Patron Membership www.capnhq.gov/CAP.OnlineMembership.Web/OnlineMembership.aspx

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Introductory Rides (Ongoing Program)

$60 for an approximate 1/2-hour flight.

See the local area, celebrate a special occasion, and find out if you would be interested in earning a pilot's license.

Reservations are required. To make a reservation, call 677-6365.

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Rates (as of 1 July 2016)*

Cessna T41A (VFR) (4 each)      $ 112

Cessna 172N (IFR) (1 each)      $ 128

Cessna T41C (IFR) (1 Each)     $ 128
Cessna 172P (IFR) (2 each)      $ 128

Cessna 182RG (IFR) (1 each)   $ 158

Flight Instruction                  $ 40

Ground Instruction               $ 30

 

*Prices are wet (with fuel) and subject to change with fuel prices – per hobbs hour