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About
Advanced Aviation Group offers fixed wing and rotary wing flight training, rentals, and maintenance at Frederick Municipal Airport and Martin State Airport in Maryland. The school operates a diverse fleet of over 25 aircraft including Cessna, Piper, Diamond, and Robinson helicopters, and provides training from private pilot through ATP, CFI, instrument, commercial, multi-engine, and various endorsements.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 152 (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $65 – $260/hr | $4,600 – $18,200 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $35 – $140/hr | $1,475 – $5,875 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $35 – $140/hr | $700 – $2,800 |
| Estimated Total Range | $6,700 – $26,900 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Advanced Helicopter Concepts is estimated to cost $6,700 – $26,900. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Advanced Helicopter Concepts operates under Part 61. Training is self-paced: you and your instructor set the curriculum rather than following a pre-approved syllabus. The FAA minimum for a Private Pilot Certificate under Part 61 is 40 flight hours, though most students need 60 to 70.
No, Advanced Helicopter Concepts does not have a Designated Pilot Examiner on staff. When you're ready for your checkride, you'll need to book with an independent DPE. Ask the school if they can point you to one nearby.
Advanced Helicopter Concepts's training fleet includes the Cessna 172S (Skyhawk), Cessna 172R (Skyhawk), Cessna 172SP (Skyhawk), Cessna 172P (Skyhawk), Diamond DA40, Cessna 152, Piper PA-28-181 (Archer II), Piper PA-28-181 (Archer III), TL Ultralight Sting S4 (Sting S4), Cessna 172RG, Piper PA-28-R (Arrow III), Piper PA-23-C (Aztec), Piper PA-23-F (Aztec), Tecnam P2006T, Bellanca 7ECA (Citabria), Robinson R22, and Robinson R44. Having multiple types in the fleet keeps your training on track if one plane is down for maintenance. Ask the school about current availability and any additional charges per aircraft.
Yes, Advanced Helicopter Concepts has the following flight training device: iGate Elite AATD. Ask the school which ratings the device count toward and how many hours you can log.
No, Advanced Helicopter Concepts does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.