The following table contains the aircraft hire rate, excess insurance required and other important information.
Prices are subject to change without prior notice due to changes in fuel prices.
These costs were last updated on 25 March 2010.
Registration
Type
Cost/hr
Excess
Notes
P-WFC
Procedural Trainer
R115
N/A
CAA approved simulator for dual training
ZS-JIM
Cessna 172
R1110
R20000
Hire and Fly only with approval from CFI.
ZS-SNS
Cessna 172
R1110
R20000
Hire and Fly only with approval from CFI.
ZS-MSV
PA24-Single Comanche
R1000
R20000
Training Only.
ZS-LKC
PA30-Twin Comanche
R2000
R20000
Dual Training Only.
IMPORTANT: Please note the following on the above fees:
Airplane hire cost are on a per hour basis as measured on the airplane hobbs/tacho.
Costs inclusive of fuel.
Airplane hire cost must be paid in full either in advance using a deposit or can be paid after the flight by cash, cheq or internet banking (EFT).
Should you have any questions on the airplanes or hire and fly in general please email info@witsflyingclub.co.za.
Instructors
Our instructors are amongst the best available in South Africa. We are proud of the fact that many of our instructors started their flying careers at Wits Flying Club. For more information on our instructors please visit the instructors section of the website.
The cost of instruction is currently R 200.00 per hour. For information on other instruction costs - turbine, etc - .
Lanseria ATNS Fees
Landing Fee (Training Fee at Lanseria) = R22-00 per set of 5
Landing Fee (Hire and Fly, VFR) = R100-00
Landing Fee (Hire and Fly, IFR) = R130-00
Control Zones (Other than Lanseria) = R70-00
TMA's = R150-00
Information Areas (ATNS) = R30-00 per 100nm
Passenger Levy = R35-00 each
Courses / Licenses - Private Pilot License (PPL)
The exact cost will depend on a number of factors.
At present (March 2010), the aircraft hire of a Cessna 172, instruction, landing and approach fees, excess insurance, books, lectures, exams and club membership will cost you approximately R 70,000.00 including VAT.
Courses / Licenses - Commercial Pilot License (CPL)
The current requirements for a CPL (Commercial Pilot License) are:
At least 18 years of age
Theory exams passed
Valid PPL/ICAO Lic/SAAF
Valid night rating
200 hours Total Time (max 20 hours approved FSTD)
100 hours PIC
20 hours PIC X-Country
300nm PIC X-Country with 2 away full-stop landings
Flight Test with DFE I or II within 36 months of exams and 30 days of last dual, and 3 hours PIC in prev 6 months
(Flight Test: As per SA-CATS-FCL 61, shall be conducted in an aeroplane with variable pitch propeller(s), adjustable flaps and retractable undercarriage and knowledge and interpretation of Met reports, CAR and CATS, NOTAM, AIP and AICs.)
Other flying schools may qoute you a cheaper price - but be sure to get a written quotation and see what the qoute includes! Wits Flying Club is one of the least expensive and safest clubs on the market!
Once again, please discuss the above costs with an instructor at the club if you are interested.
Please note that the above costs are based on the MINIMUM hours required by LAW.
Prices are subject to change without prior notice due to increase in fuel price.
