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Fair
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About
First Class Flight Academy is a customer-centric luxury flight school based at Martin State Airport in Middle River, MD. We offer private pilot, instrument rating, commercial pilot, CFI, CFII, and multi-engine training in an all-glass cockpit Cirrus fleet, as well as helicopter training and type rating simulators for the Boeing 737NG and Airbus A320. Our mission is to provide first-class training and a real professional pilot career platform without the luxury price tag.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cirrus SR22 G3 (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $130 – $510/hr | $8,900 – $35,700 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $160/hr | $1,675 – $6,725 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $110/hr | $550 – $2,200 |
| Estimated Total Range | $11,200 – $44,600 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at First Class Flight Academy, LLC is estimated to cost $11,200 – $44,600. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, First Class Flight Academy, LLC 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, First Class Flight Academy, LLC 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.
First Class Flight Academy, LLC's training fleet includes the Cirrus SR22 G3, Cirrus SR20 G6, Cirrus SR20 G5, Cirrus SR20 G2, Czech Sport Aircraft Sport Cruiser, Bell 206 (JetRanger), and Robinson R22. 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, First Class Flight Academy, LLC has the following flight training devices: Noble Noble Simulator, Boeing 737NG, and Airbus A320. Ask the school which ratings the devices count toward and how many hours you can log.
No, First Class Flight Academy, LLC does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.