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So what is the status of RAA flying schools today and how are the costs raising for dual training.


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All instructors are volunteers to the club. Annual club membership is $457. It cost me around $4000 to obtain my pilots certificate and cross country / passenger endorsement.We also have a theory instructor who donates his time.

WOW - $ 457 per annum sub ................ sounds like a golf club

 

gympie aero club takes the view that they would rather have the person rather than the money (only $ 60 / annum sub) (the club gets income from hangar fees so the sub is not critical for funds)

 

 

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I paid 3 pounds 15 shillings for my first TIF, but that was back when you could buy a new Cessna 172 for around $10grand.(about 1961) So the fact that it cost me close on a weeks wages at that time, I made a point of staying good mates with the bank managers son who lived up the road, as his dad owned a Tiger Moth and took me flying occasionally if I prompted him enough:amazon:.

 

 

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What's everyone's thoughts on paying $220/h Private hire for a 1000h+ j230? Bit steep hey!Would $180/h sound closer to the going rate?

I would say yes, the one at our club us around $145 for members

 

 

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WOW - $ 457 per annum sub ................ sounds like a golf clubgympie aero club takes the view that they would rather have the person rather than the money (only $ 60 / annum sub) (the club gets income from hangar fees so the sub is not critical for funds)

Yes it is a bit of a hit, but when you look at our hire / fly costs compared to others, you get that money back in no time at all.

 

 

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Very steep, our Foxbat rents for $130 hr wet and the CTLS $140 hr wet..Both are very new aircraft.

That is a great price.

Our club is as follows for club members wet hire.

 

$124 J-170

 

$124 FK9

 

$147 J230

 

 

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The Oaks, near Camden

 

Jabiru LSA-55 $150 Dual, $120 Solo

 

Jabiru J230 $180 Dual, $150 Solo

 

Foxbat 22 $150 Dual, $120 Solo,

 

Daves Flying School for Jabs 6 days/week

 

Sydney Recreational Flying School for Foxbats 3 days/week

 

No landing fees, free tea and coffee

 

Grass strip (the falls are softer on grass)

 

 

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