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About
Dream Flight School is located at Carroll County Regional Airport (KDMW) in Westminster, MD. We offer discovery flights, private pilot training, commercial and instrument training, as well as photo flights and aircraft rentals.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 172N (Skyhawk) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $95 – $380/hr | $6,600 – $26,500 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $50 – $200/hr | $2,075 – $8,325 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $50 – $200/hr | $1,000 – $3,950 |
| Estimated Total Range | $9,700 – $38,700 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Dream Flight School is estimated to cost $9,700 – $38,700. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Dream Flight School 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, Dream Flight School 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.
Dream Flight School's training fleet includes the Cessna 172N (Skyhawk), Diamond DA40, and Cirrus SR22. 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, Dream Flight School 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, Dream Flight School does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.
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