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About
Freeway Aviation Training Center, located at Freeway Airport in Bowie, MD, offers FAA Part 61 flight training for private pilot, commercial pilot, instrument rating, flight instructor, and instrument instructor certificates. With nearly seventy years of experience, they operate two Cessna 172P Skyhawks and provide an FAA Certified Aircraft Maintenance Facility on the field.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 172P (Skyhawk) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $70 – $280/hr | $4,900 – $19,600 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $30 – $120/hr | $1,250 – $5,050 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $120/hr | $600 – $2,400 |
| Estimated Total Range | $6,800 – $27,000 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Freeway Airport, Inc is estimated to cost $6,800 – $27,000. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Freeway Airport, Inc 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, Freeway Airport, 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.
Freeway Airport, Inc trains in the Cessna 172P (Skyhawk). Contact the school for current availability and hourly rental rates.
No flight simulators are listed for Freeway Airport, Inc. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Freeway Airport, Inc does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.