Quality Score
Fair
Base (15) + components above = 63
About
Aero-Tech Services Inc. is a FAA Part 141 and Part 61 flight school based at Lancaster Airport in Lititz, PA. Founded in 1984, ATS offers flight training from Private Pilot through CFI, a modern training fleet including Cessna 172S aircraft with Garmin G1000 avionics and a Redbird FMX full-motion simulator, an FAA-approved PSI testing center, aircraft charter, aircraft management, and aircraft maintenance services.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 172S (Skyhawk) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $110 – $440/hr | $7,700 – $30,700 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $45 – $170/hr | $1,775 – $7,150 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $45 – $170/hr | $850 – $3,400 |
| Estimated Total Range | $10,300 – $41,200 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Aero-Tech Services, Inc. is estimated to cost $10,300 – $41,200. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
Yes, Aero-Tech Services, Inc. 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-Tech Services, Inc. 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-Tech Services, Inc.'s training fleet includes the Cessna 172S (Skyhawk), American Champion Citabria, and Grumman American GA-7 (Cougar). 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, Aero-Tech Services, Inc. has the following flight training device: Redbird FMX. Ask the school which ratings the device count toward and how many hours you can log.
No, Aero-Tech Services, Inc. does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.