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Although)[. Although](https://www. usafasupport.com/aero-club.html. Although) the . pdf file that opens up in the browser is seven (7) pages, only pages 2-4 require some text entry. You can then right-click on that file within the browser, save it as a . pdf file, and e-mail that to us at [10fss.fswa.aeroclub@us.af. mil](10fss.fswa.aeroclub@us.af. mil. Or you)[. Or you](10fss.fswa.aeroclub@us.af. mil. Or you)[ ](10fss.fswa.aeroclub@us.af. mil. Or you)can print the forms out and bring them to us, or you can fill out the printed paper forms here in our office at your convenience, whichever is best for you.  \nOnce we receive your application, we will give your access to Flight Circle ([www.fl](www.fl)[ightcircle.com](ightcircle.com) ), our flight scheduling portal. And we'll assign you an initial CFI, so that you can confer with him or her to start reserving aircraft time slots.  \nPage 4 of the application,“Recurring Charge Authorization”, requests credit card information that we file in our J. P. Morgan Chase banking portal. We are required to charge new members (except USAFAPCSM cadets and former members of other USAF Aero Clubs) a $50.00 initiation fee, and charge $25.00 monthly membership dues (a family membership is $40.00 monthly) . And as shown in our “Flight Training Brochure” link, aircraft rental is $115.00 per hour wet (includes fuel) for the Cessna 172,$120.00 for the T-41C, and $155.00 for the Cessna 182 ($105 .00, $110 .00, and $145.00 for USAFAcadets) . And flight instructor cost is $45.00 an hour, regardless of aircraft type) . Fees are paid as you go, in that a simple invoice is filled out after each flight or training session, and cumulative charges are billed against your card on file at the middle and end of each month.  \n\n| Private Pilot Training Costs: |  |\n| --- | --- |\n| Aero Club Initiation Fee | $50.00 (waived for USAFA PCSM cadets and previous USAF Aero Club members) |\n| Monthly Membership Dues | $25.00 ($40 .00 for family), charged the 22nd of each month |\n| Cessna 172 | $115.00 per hour wet (includes fuel), $105.00 for USAFA cadets |\n| Cessna T-41C | $120.00 per hour wet (includes fuel), $110.00 for USAFA cadets |\n| Cessna 182 | $155.00 per hour wet (includes fuel), $145.00 for USAFA cadets |\n| Flight Instruction | $45.00 per hour, whether flight or ground instruction |\n| Ground School -Classroom | $650.00 for multiple sessions (currently up to 14), also includes and supplements parallel Jeppesen online ground school |\n| Ground School – Jeppesen Online | $325.00 for 12-month access to portal, $39.00 for renewal for additional year if needed |\n\nAs for training duration and cost, we’ve typically seen USAFA cadets, ROTC cadets, and others – starting at zero or few hours – spend about 4.0 to 4.5 months and about $8500 to $9000 to get their private pilot license (PPL) . This duration assumes that one can fly an average of about twice a week.  \nWe essentially require the PPL ground school, which can be discussed with your flight instructor during your first training session. We have two (2) options for ground school, the Jeppesen PPL online ground school portal (cost of $325.00 for one-year access and 4 books included) or a classroom Monday evening 14-session ground school in our office (cost of $650.00 for all sessions plus Jeppesen online ground school in parallel) . The sign-up can be done the same day, when you advise us of which option you select. 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