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About
Advanced Aviation Group offers fixed wing and rotary wing flight training, rentals, and maintenance at Martin State Airport in Middle River, MD. Training programs include Private Pilot, Instrument Rating, Commercial Pilot, CFI, Multi-Engine Rating, and more under FAA Part 61 and Part 141.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| TL Sport Sting S4 (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $70 – $280/hr | $4,900 – $19,600 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $35 – $140/hr | $1,475 – $5,875 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $35 – $140/hr | $700 – $2,800 |
| Estimated Total Range | $7,100 – $28,300 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Middle River Aviation is estimated to cost $7,100 – $28,300. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
Yes, Middle River Aviation 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, Middle River Aviation 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.
Middle River Aviation's training fleet includes the Cessna 172SP (Skyhawk), Cessna 172P (Skyhawk), Cessna 172R (Skyhawk), Piper PA-28-III (Archer), TL Sport Sting S4, and Piper PA-23 (Aztec). 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.
No flight simulators are listed for Middle River Aviation. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Middle River Aviation does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.