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Aero Club
Bldg. 1360, Las Vegas St
(302) 677-6365

   
 

Hours of Operation

Office Hours:
Monday - Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday & Holidays Closed

Club open 7 days a week by appointment only

Flight and Ground Training is conducted daily as required. The Aero Club has served the area's military community since 1987. Currently the center operates a fleet of 10 aircrafts that are available for rent or flight training. The U.S. Air force sponsors this dynamic, friendly, professional organization. It provides members with the least expensive flying and training possible and maintains the highest standards of safety.

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The center is approved for flight training and testing under the Federal Aviation Administration Part 61 and Part 141 which qualifies the training for use of Veterans Administration benefits. Flight and ground training through Air Transport Pilot (ATP) certification is also available.

Eligibility:

  • Open to all branches of the service
  • Active Duty
  • Active Reserve
  • Advanced ROTC
  • Civil Air Patrol
  • Civilians on or assoc with Dover AFB
  • Contract Personnel
  • Dependents
  • DOD Employees
  • FAA Employees
  • Federal Employees
  • National Guard
  • Retired Military & DOD Civilians
     
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LaserGrade Certified Testing Center

The Aero Club staff can administer all FAA flight and mechanic knowledge tests. VA benefits and tuition assistance is available. Appointments are required for all tests.

     
 

 
     

The center also offers recreational and introductory flights of the local area to celebrate a special occasion, see the sights or to find out if you would be interested in earning a pilot's license.

Introductory Rides

On going - $39.95 for an approximate 1/2-hour flight.
See the local area, celebrate a special occasion, and find out if you would be interested in earning a pilot's license. Reservations required.

Available Aircraft

 Cessna T41A (VFR); 145hp - 4 available
PA28; 160hp - 1 available
Cessna 172 (IFR) - 2 available
Cessna T41C (IFR); 210hp - 1 available
Cessna 177RG (IFR); 200hp - 1 available
Piper Seminole;360hp - 1 available

Club Member Fees & Dues*
Initiation $35
This is a one-time fee; once paid, the member can transfer to any other military Aero Club without ever having to pay again.
Monthly Membership Dues $25
Family members pay no additional dues or fees

*Rates are subject to change

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This is an unofficial DoD website. Eligible users of the 436th Force Support Squadron activities are active duty military, military retirees, reservists, Department of Defense civilian employees, and family members of bonna fide military identification card holders. This website is a service provided as a public service by the 436th Force Support Squadron at Dover Air Force Base and is intended for use by the public for viewing and retrieving information only.