Quality Score
Fair
Base (15) + components above = 63
About
GT Aviation is a Part 61 and Part 141 flight school located at Potomac Airfield (KVKX) in Ft. Washington, MD, just a short drive from downtown Washington, DC. We offer primary flight training and advanced ratings including IFR, Commercial, and Complex in economical, fuel-efficient aircraft.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 172P (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $65 – $260/hr | $4,600 – $18,200 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $35 – $130/hr | $1,375 – $5,450 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $35 – $130/hr | $650 – $2,600 |
| Estimated Total Range | $6,600 – $26,300 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at GT Aviation, LLC is estimated to cost $6,600 – $26,300. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
Yes, GT Aviation, LLC 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, GT Aviation, 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.
GT Aviation, LLC's training fleet includes the Piper PA-28R (Arrow II), Piper PA-30 (Twin Comanche), Cessna 172P, and Cessna 172S (Skyhawk). 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, GT Aviation, LLC has the following flight training device: Redbird LD. Ask the school which ratings the device count toward and how many hours you can log.
No, GT Aviation, LLC does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.