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East Hill Flying Club has two roomy hangars. All planes are kept out of the weather!
We have two single-engine, two-place planes we use for training in the private pilot course, and a taildragger for fun and skill building. For a check-out, please download check-out forms for each aircraft: C-152, C-172, Mooney and be prepared for a thorough discussion of systems and performance. We have manuals for each plane for sale at the club.
| Plane | Photos | Notes |
| N357JD Flight Design Light Sport Plane |
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Equipped with a full Dynon glass panel and a Garmin 496 with nexrad weather, this is an amazing machine for $90 per hour! This plane features a two-axis autopilot that can also track the Garmin. If you want to train for a sport pilot rating or just put some fun back in your flying, jump in this brand new aircraft now. |
| Plane | Photos | Notes |
| N25028 Cessna 152 |  |
Equipped with a Garmin 300 and Flip/Flop VOR Nav/Comm, and Mode C transponder. This is a nimble and fun flying machine. Cessna 152 Check-Out. |
| N6230Q Cessna 152 |  |
Equipped with a Garmin 250XL GPS and transponder with Mode C, 30Q can be flown into Class C airspace (e.g., airports like Syracuse, Rochester, Buffalo, Albany, Columbus, OH, Portland, ME). Cessna 152 Check-Out. |
| N2576F Citabria 7ECA |  Recent improvements include a rebuilt engine and new tailwheel! |
A wonderfuly responsive taildragger that is soloed from the front seat. This plane will teach you "stick and rudder" skills. Available for tailwheel transition training around Ithaca and the required tailwheel endorsement. This plane is equipped with a Garmin 250XL GPS/NavComm and a new Garmin digital mode C transponder.
See our tailwheel page for checklists and articles.
Note: Instructors Mike Thomas and David St. George are available for tailwheel instruction. A minimum of 10 hours training is required for solo privileges. Qualified pilots must fly every 45 days for currency! |
We also have three Cessna four-place planes, all of which are IFR-certified and have a Garmin GNS-430 (WAAS) GPS Nav/Comm with color moving map. All Skyhawk panels are identical for training convenience. In addition, each Skyhawk has newly reupholstered front seats and BAS overhead four-point restraint seatbelts for safety. All GPS data bases are updated on the internet every 28 days and IFR current. The club maintains 3 NACA terminal and enroute chart subscriptions for club member's usage.
| Plane | Photos | Notes |
| N66230 |  |
160HP engine, IFR certified, Garmin 430 WAAS GPS, Garmin GMA 340 Audio Panel, four place intercom, second NAV/COMM and Mode C transponder (Garmin GTX330/330D Mode S Transponder). WAAS capability includes terrain mapping and alerts. Cessna 172 Check-Out. |
| N53045 |
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160HP engine, IFR certified, Garmin 430 GPS, Garmin GMA 340 Audio Panel, four place intercom, second NAV/COMM and Mode C transponder. WAAS capability includes terrain mapping and alerts. Cessna 172 Check-Out. The second photo shows the WAAS Garmin 430 GPS used in all three Skyhawks. |
| N97266 |
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160HP engine, with IFR certified, Aspen EFIS Panel, Garmin 430 GPS, extended range fuel tanks (50 gallons usable). Technically advanced flight training now available at East Hill on this modern Aspen Avionics Evolution Flight Display, coupled to a Sigma-Tec autopilot. Learn to fly instruments on a modern interface. |
The 200 horsepower Mooney is a "complex" plane (flaps, variable pitch prop, and retractable landing gear). This makes it suitable for certification of pilots in complex planes as well as the commercial pilot's license. With a true airspeed in excess of 150 kts and loaded with new avionics, it's also great for trips.
| Plane | Photos | Notes |
| N747CF |   |
Complex, 200HP engine, IFR certified, Garmin GNS-430 GPS Nav/Comm, 2-axis Century II autopilot, Garmin GMA 340 Audio Panel, four place intercom, second King NAV/COMM with glide slope. In addition to WAAS capability with terrain mapping, this plane has Traffic Information Service (essentially TCAS) from the mode S transponder (Garmin GTX330/330D Mode S Transponder). Mooney Checkout Form. |
The Beechcraft Duchess BE-76 is our multi-engine training plane, available by reservation or every couple of months for rental. This superb twin has numbers similar to the Mooney and is an excellent "next step" for the aspiring professional pilot. Average time training to complete a multi-engine with instrument privileges is 15 hours for a current Mooney pilot.
| Plane | Photos | Notes |
| N6627X |  |
Dual alternators and vacuum pumps, (dual engines!) Features slaved HSI and King IFR 89B GPS. An excellent twin trainer, this plane has unfeathering accumulators and brand new props. Unlike many "bargain twins" this plane enjoys meticulous maintenance. Multi-engine page. |
Come try our new "computerized flight training device" (that would be a "simulator" in English), running the Elite software Version 8.5. This unit is manufactured by Precise Flight Controls. This sturdy unit has single and twin functions with full yoke, rudder, and digital avionics panel. The separate CFI console allows discrete settings for wind, weather and failure modes.... definite trouble! The computer tracks and replays your flight if desired. The radios emulate standard King avionics with normal tune/ID features. This now has the approvals under AC 61-126 for all part 61 and 141 flight training. Pilots training or regaining proficiency can log approaches and hours on this machine. Pilots maintaining currency can actually log approaches flown solo now. The versatility of this device is truly amazing.
Rental rates for these planes are on our rental rates page.
