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About
Meriden Aviation Center is a Part 61 Connecticut flight school located at Meriden-Markham Municipal Airport, offering training from Private Pilot through CFI/CFII/MEI, instrument, commercial, multi-engine, and complex endorsements. The school operates a fleet of Piper Warriors, a Piper Arrow, and a Piper Seminole, plus a Redbird LD AATD simulator. Aircraft rentals, aerial tours, and gift certificates are also available.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piper PA-28-161 (Warrior II) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $100 – $395/hr + $5 – $20/hr surcharge | $7,300 – $29,100 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $150/hr | $1,575 – $6,300 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $40 – $150/hr | $750 – $3,000 |
| Estimated Total Range | $9,600 – $38,400 | ||
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Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Meriden Aviation Center is estimated to cost $9,600 – $38,400. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Meriden Aviation Center 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, Meriden Aviation Center 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.
Meriden Aviation Center's training fleet includes the Piper PA-28-161 (Warrior II), Piper PA-28R (Arrow), and Piper PA-44 (Seminole). 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, Meriden Aviation Center has the following flight training device: Redbird LD. Ask the school which ratings the device count toward and how many hours you can log.
Yes, Meriden Aviation Center charges a fuel surcharge on top of their rental rates. Ask the school how it is calculated before you start training.
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