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About
OpenAir Flight Training offers Part 61 flight training programs at two locations in the Washington DC area (Gaithersburg, MD and Leesburg, VA). Programs include Private Pilot, Instrument, Tailwheel, Acrobatic, Commercial Pilot, and CFI training. OpenAir is an authorized Cirrus training provider and also operates an air charter and air taxi service using a fleet of Cirrus SR22-GTS aircraft.
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
OpenAir has rental rates on file. to see full pricing and a cost estimate for your Private Pilot Certificate.
No, OpenAir 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, OpenAir 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.
OpenAir trains in the Cirrus SR22 GTS. Contact the school for current availability and hourly rental rates.
No flight simulators are listed for OpenAir. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, OpenAir does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.