Frederick Aero Club
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About
To experience the joy of flying in a safe and friendly environment that will allow you to utilize your pilot certificate, in a trusted piece of well maintained, and equipment that you can become comfortable in. Experience the joy of aircraft ownership without the large expense. The Frederick Aero club allows you to share ownership with like minded others at a much lower cost than renting. Make new friends and enjoy flying with other club members Based at KFDK Frederick, Maryland Just outside the SFRA Low Monthly costs 1984 Archer II WAAS Garmin 530 GPS Auto Pilot WX Weather and Radio Traffic Alerter Standby Electric Vac Pump Medco Door Locks Rosen Sun Screens IFR Certifited Online Scheduling Meetings held every second Thursday of the month at Airways Cafe on the field at 1900. Come joins us
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piper PA-28-181 (Archer) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $60 – $230/hr Hobbs | $4,000 – $16,100 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $160/hr | $1,675 – $6,725 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $110/hr | $550 – $2,200 |
| Admission fee | — | one-time | $2,000 |
| Monthly dues × 12 | 12 mo | $250/mo | $3,000 |
| Estimated Total Range | $8,800 – $35,000 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Frederick Aero Club is estimated to cost $8,800 – $35,000. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Frederick Aero Club 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, Frederick Aero Club 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.
Frederick Aero Club trains in the Piper PA-28-181 (Archer). Contact the school for current availability and hourly rental rates.
No flight simulators are listed for Frederick Aero Club. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Frederick Aero Club does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.
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