Commute & Access
Conveniently Located in the Heart of Maryland
Centrally positioned at Tipton Airport (KFME) in Fort Meade, Maryland, Solid Ground Aviation proudly delivers professional-grade, FAA-approved simulator training with quick, direct highway access for student and licensed aviators commuting from communities across the entire Mid-Atlantic corridor, including Fort Meade, Odenton, Annapolis, Columbia, Baltimore, Bowie, Greenbelt, Laurel, and the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. Designed to maximize your time and budget, our facility offers hassle-free general aviation parking, direct entry, and zero congested airspace delays to keep your training on track.
Solid Ground Aviation
Address: 7515 General Aviation Dr, Fort Meade, MD 20755
Airport: Tipton Airport (KFME)
Hours: Monday–Sunday, 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Direct: (410) 705-2250
The Solid Ground Advantage.
Train Smarter, Spend Less, Fly Confidently
Built for Weather-Proof, Cost-Effective Progress
No Weather Delays
Rain, fog, or winter ice won’t cancel your schedule. Our simulators run 365 days a year.
Save Big on Hourly Costs
Stop burning expensive aircraft rentals on the taxiway. Log certified time at a fraction of the cost ($55–$65/hr).
Experienced Instructors
Train one-on-one with professional military aviators and airline captains who bring real-world mastery to every session.
Stop Waiting on the Weather. Start Flying on Your Terms.
Take control of your aviation goals with year-round, weather-proof simulator training just minutes from Washington D.C. and Baltimore. Stop guessing and start progressing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does simulator training count toward FAA flight requirements?
Yes. Our FAA approved devices let you log actual time toward your certificate; you build instrument currency and procedural mastery without burning expensive aircraft rental fees. Simulators work.
Where is Solid Ground Aviation located?
We operate out of Tipton Airport at KFME in Fort Meade, Maryland. Our spot sits right outside the restrictive D.C. SFRA airspace. You spend your paid minutes learning instead of waiting out air traffic control holds.
How much money does training in a simulator save?
Traditional aircraft rentals cost up to $250 per hour just to practice checklists or sit through weather delays. Our advanced training devices cost far less per hour; you slash thousands off your total training budget.
Can I start an airline career with zero prior experience?
Absolutely. We take you from your very first lesson all the way through your core ratings. You build hours as a flight instructor; then you transition straight into a regional airline seat.