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About
Brett Aviation is Baltimore's Premier FAA Certified 141 Flight School, training students since 1978. Located at Martin State Airport, they offer training from Private Pilot through CFI, Instrument, Commercial, and Multi-Engine ratings under both Part 141 and Part 61.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 172M (Skyhawk) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $95 – $370/hr Hobbs | $6,500 – $25,900 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $160/hr | $1,675 – $6,725 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $110/hr | $550 – $2,200 |
| Estimated Total Range | $8,700 – $34,900 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Brett Aviation is estimated to cost $8,700 – $34,900. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
Yes, Brett 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, Brett 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.
Brett Aviation's training fleet includes the Cessna 172M (Skyhawk) 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, Brett Aviation has the following flight training device: One G. Ask the school which ratings the device count toward and how many hours you can log.
No, Brett Aviation does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.