🥈 #2 in Maryland
Washington International Flight Academy
Gaithersburg, MDKGAI
Part 61Part 141Onsite Maintenance
Quality Score
70
Good
Training Costs
25/25No fuel surcharge · Pricing published · Cheaper than most at this airport (+10)
DPE Availability
0/19No DPE on staff
Onsite Maintenance
19/19Maintenance performed onsite
Key Staff Credentials
0/11No qualifying credentials found
Fleet Quality & Size
8/826 aircraft, WAAS/EFIS/glass avionics
Website Transparency
3/3Description, Website listed
Base (15) + components above = 70
About
Washington International Flight Academy (WIFA) is a premier flight school located at Montgomery County Airpark in Gaithersburg, MD, operating since 1989. Offering FAA Part 61 and Part 141 training programs including Private Pilot, Instrument Rating, Commercial Pilot, Multi-Engine Rating, and Certified Flight Instructor courses, WIFA has trained thousands of pilots from hobbyists to airline captains.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
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| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 172R (Skyhawk) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $90 – $360/hr | $6,300 – $25,200 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $35 – $140/hr | $1,475 – $5,875 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $35 – $140/hr | $700 – $2,800 |
| Estimated Total Range | $8,500 – $33,900 | ||
Instruction Rates
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Flight Instruction$35 – $140/hr
Ground Instruction$35 – $140/hr