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Rates

Our philosophy of flying great airplanes as inexpensively as possible has drawn pilots to our club and keeps them flying.

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At the end of each month, each partner receives a bill for flight time accumulated in that month.   Flight time is based upon “tach” time, and encompasses both the hourly dry rate of the aircraft and fuel charges for fuel used.    Flight time rates vary each month, as the price of fuel varies.

Monthly Dues

Monthly dues covers the fixed costs of operating the club

Monthly Dues:  $164 / month

Hourly Rates

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Archer II

Dry Rate:  $71

Useful Load:  990 lbs

Cruise Speed:  115 kts

Typical Fuel Burn:  8.7 gal/hr

Wet "Tach"

$120 / hr

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Dakota

Dry Rate: $99

Useful Load:   1230 lbs

Cruise Speed:  137 kts

Typical Fuel Burn:  12.7 gal/hr

Wet "Tach"

$175 / hr

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Cherokee Six 300

Dry Rate: $109

Useful Load:  1280 lbs

Cruise Speed:  140 kts

Typical Fuel Burn:  14.5 gal/hr

Wet "Tach"

$195 / hr

(Costs reflect Jan 2025 fuel rates of $5.95/gallon.)

Call us!

612-584-1740

twinds.sec@gmail.com

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Location

Our hangar is located at the

Lake Elmo Airport 

3275 Manning Ave N., Lake Elmo, MN  45042

(Fairchild Lane, Hangar 25E)

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