Quality Score
Very Good
Base (15) + components above = 78
About
Aero Maintenance Flight Center (AMFC) is a FAA Part 61 and Part 141 flight school located at historic Pearson Field (KVUO) in Vancouver, WA. Founded in 1980, AMFC offers training from Private Pilot through CFI/CFII, Instrument Rating, Commercial Certificate, and various endorsements. The school operates a fleet of Cessna 150s, 172s, and a Piper Arrow, and also provides aircraft maintenance and avionics services.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 150L (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $60 – $240/hr | $4,200 – $16,800 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $30 – $120/hr | $1,250 – $5,050 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $120/hr | $600 – $2,400 |
| Estimated Total Range | $6,100 – $24,200 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Aero Maintenance Flight Center is estimated to cost $6,100 – $24,200. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
Yes, Aero Maintenance Flight Center is approved for both Part 61 and Part 141 training. Part 141 uses a structured, FAA-approved curriculum with stage checks and lowers the minimum hours for a Private Pilot Certificate from 40 to 35. Part 61 is self-paced with no required syllabus. Ask the school which path fits your schedule.
No, Aero Maintenance Flight Center 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.
Aero Maintenance Flight Center's training fleet includes the Cessna 172N (Skyhawk), Cessna 172M (Skyhawk), Cessna 150L, Cessna 152, and Piper PA-28-R (Arrow II). 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.
No flight simulators are listed for Aero Maintenance Flight Center. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Aero Maintenance Flight Center does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.