7:47 Aviation, Inc.
Cortland, New York · Cortland County Chase Field (KN03)
- Trial flights
Trial flight from $150 15 miles away
Typically 69% of daylight hours flyable over the year
East Hill Flying Club INC
Ithaca, New York, United States· Tompkins County Airport(KITH)
✓ Approved by FAA· Approval FR8S148Q
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East Hill Flying Club INC at a glance
East Hill Flying Club INC is a flight school at Tompkins County Airport (KITH) in Ithaca, United States. It offers training for Trial flights, Private pilot licence (PPL), Instrument rating, Commercial pilot licence (CPL), Multi-engine rating, and Tailwheel. Its fleet includes Cessna 150 / 152, Cessna 172, Cessna 182, Citabria / Decathlon, and Mooney. Its published PPL package ($17,000) is about 26% above the typical price in the United States ($13,500). Its trial flight ($200) is about 8% above the typical price in the United States ($185). At Tompkins County Airport, 66% of daylight hours have weather suitable for training flights. The best months are June, July, and August; January is the most difficult. There is 1 other flight school within 31 miles.
Courses and training
Trial flights
This school offers trial flights.
30-40 minutes; Cessna 152 $199; Cessna 172 $249
Trial flight details ↗Prices
| Course or item | Price |
|---|---|
| Cessna 152 Discovery Flight trial Includes: 30 to 40 minute introductory flight; passenger under 175 pounds | $199 |
| Cessna 172 Discovery Flight trial Includes: 30 to 40 minute introductory flight; for passengers above 175 pounds or those wanting more room | $249 |
| Private Pilot Certificate estimate course Includes: Average estimate; approximately 65 flight hours; varies with weather, availability, aircraft, and examiner preparation | $17,000 |
| Club start-up costs startup Includes: Approximate costs to join and start training | $1,400 |
| Flight and ground instruction base rate hour Includes: Base rate for VFR training in Cessnas and Citabria toward Private Pilot Certificate or continued proficiency | $75 |
| Flight and ground instruction higher-rating rate hour Includes: Higher certificates and ratings, instrument instruction, and Mooney instruction | $85 |
| Cessna 152 rental hour Includes: Wet; fuel and oil included | $135 |
| Cessna 172 rental hour Includes: Wet; fuel and oil included; IFR-certified aircraft | $165 |
| Cessna 182Q Skylane rental hour Includes: Wet; fuel and oil included; high performance/TAA | $220 |
| Champion Citabria 7ECA rental hour Includes: Wet; fuel and oil included; tailwheel aircraft | $155 |
| Mooney M20J rental hour Includes: Wet; fuel and oil included; complex aircraft | $220 |
Prices last checked September 2026. Always confirm the current price with the school.
Aircraft
Typical flying weather at Tompkins County Airport
Share of daylight hours each month with weather suitable for training flights (cloud base at least 3,000 ft, visibility at least 5 statute miles / 8 km, wind no more than 20 knots, no thunderstorms, freezing conditions or snow).
From weather reports at Ithaca (0 miles from the airfield), 2016–2025.
Location
- Airfield
- Tompkins County Airport(KITH)
- Address
- TOMPKINS COUNTY ARPT 62 BROWN RD.
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