GET TO KNOW THE SCHOOL
A closer look.
East Hill Flying Club is a nonprofit aviation club based at Ithaca Tompkins International Airport. Its published offerings include private, instrument, commercial, and multi-engine training, together with member aircraft access and knowledge testing. The club describes a membership model intended to support both learning and continued flying. Its official materials identify Part 141 instruction and explain that membership and aircraft-use arrangements form part of participation.
Prospective members should consider both the training relationship and the ongoing club commitments. An existing pilot may need an aircraft checkout, while a beginning student needs a recurring instructor and a certificate-course plan. Ask how membership charges, ground instruction, aircraft time, and any deposit are handled separately. The current fleet and instructor schedule should be discussed before choosing a start date, especially if the goal is to train regularly alongside work or university study.
- Nonprofit flying-club model
- Training and ongoing member flying
- Private through advanced airplane options
Published training options.
The school’s published options are summarized below. Each note explains the training type and what to clarify when comparing the school’s exact course.
Private pilot
A private-pilot training path. Compare the aircraft used, ground-school arrangements and how lessons progress from initial skills to practical-test preparation.
Instrument rating
Training focused on instrument flying, procedures and planning. Compare aircraft and simulator use, scheduling and the preparation expected before flight lessons.
Commercial pilot
A commercial-pilot training option. Ask which aircraft category, prerequisites, experience-building flights and practical-test preparation are included.
Multi-engine training
Training in multiengine aircraft. Confirm whether the course is an initial rating, an add-on or a transition, and which aircraft will be available.
Aircraft rental
Access to an aircraft subject to the provider’s requirements. Ask about checkouts, booking restrictions, insurance and how billable time is measured.
FAA knowledge testing
Study and knowledge preparation. Confirm the delivery format, included materials, instructor support and any separate flight-training requirement.
Discovery flight
An introductory lesson to explore the aircraft and teaching approach. Ask about flight time, who will instruct you and what the quoted price includes.
Aircraft & training scope
Aircraft categories: Airplane
Aircraft models: A current model list was not established from the reviewed sources. Ask which aircraft or training device your course uses.
Confirm the current lesson schedule and the aircraft assigned to your course directly with the school.
Training framework & verification
The club advertises Part 141 approval and is included in the supplied Part 141 roster. Confirm the current approval and curriculum of the specific course with the club. Part 141: Matched to the FAA roster dated 2026-10-19. Confirm the approved course and training location with the school. The workbook does not list individual course approvals or establish training quality.
FAA reference: faa.gov. Confirm the approved course and training location with the school.
PART 141 SOURCE CHECK
FAA roster information.
This listing is matched to the supplied FAA Part 141 roster record. Confirm the approved course and training location with the school; the roster does not list course approvals or establish training quality.
EAST HILL FLYING CLUB INC
Certificate FR8S148QLocation designator FR8S
Address as recorded: 62 BROWN ROAD, ITHACA, NY 14850
Use the faa.gov facility dashboard for future cross-reference. The dated record above reflects the FAA workbook used for this directory update. How we check records
TRAINING FIT
Our school review.
East Hill could appeal to someone who wants an aviation community and aircraft access beyond the first certificate. A club arrangement deserves a different comparison from a stand-alone course quote: membership terms, checkout requirements, and scheduling access all matter. Ask to review the rules and a sample bill before joining. Students should also establish how ground preparation is charged and how much recurring instructor time can realistically be reserved.
An AI-assisted editorial assessment of the school’s published information. This is separate from student feedback. We have not attended or inspected this school.
WHAT THE AVAILABLE FEEDBACK TELLS US
Student review evidence.
Accessible review evidence for East Hill Flying Club in Ithaca is limited. These contrasting anonymous 2024 accounts are individual experiences, not a representative survey. A pre-solo student enjoys lessons, and another member praises the supportive community. A former member reports limited instructor availability and disputes ground charges and checkout delays. The available accounts are too narrow, dated or uncertain in scope to establish current student consensus. Treat them as individual experiences rather than typical outcomes, and verify the course, airport and period with recent local students. Written scheduling, payment and progression arrangements are more useful than assuming the same experience will recur.
What reviewers appreciated
- A pre-solo student enjoys lessons, and another member praises the supportive community. [1]
Concerns reported
- A former member reports limited instructor availability and disputes ground charges and checkout delays. [1]
How to read this evidence
Small, dated or uncertain review sample; no representative current student consensus established.
Follow up with the school
- Can I speak with two recent Ithaca students who completed my intended course?
- What lesson frequency, instructor continuity, final costs and checkride timeline should I expect in writing?
Read the review sources
- Aviation/Pilot Community at Cornell : r/Cornell Third-party source
Small, dated or uncertain review sample; no representative current student consensus established.
AI-assisted summary of the cited material. Public comments are individual experiences; the sample may be small, selective, or dated.
How we prepare review summariesMAKE YOUR NEXT CONVERSATION COUNT
Questions for East Hill Flying Club.
- What membership, deposit, and refund terms apply before I start flying?
- How are ground instruction and aircraft checkouts billed and scheduled?
- Can I reserve enough recurring lessons for my intended training pace?
- Can I take an introductory lesson with a potential regular instructor before choosing a longer course?
Sources & listing information.
School facts are compiled from the source material below. Imported record identifiers are retained for traceability and are not presented as proof of current certification.
- East Hill Flying Club - Home
- East Hill Flying Club - Flight Training
- The Discovery Flight
- East Hill Flying Club - Commercial Pilot & Multi-Engine
- East Hill Flying Club - Flight Training
- Membership and training FAQ
- Airport identifies local flight training
- Cornell discussion of East Hill Flying Club
- faa.gov — Find a FacilityFAA pilot-school facility reference. Part 61 instruction is not a separate FAA school certification.
View source record references
FR8S148Q
Part_141_Flight_School_Websites (1).csv; faaverifiedp141.xlsx