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Sport Pilot
Training in Fort Meade

Train for your sport pilot certificate in our Cessna 172s at Fort Meade Executive Airport (KFME), and start with a Discovery Flight.

A Simple Way In

What Is a Sport Pilot Certificate?

The sport pilot certificate is an FAA pilot certificate for flying simple, lower-performance aircraft.

You train with an instructor in our fleet of Cessna 172s at Fort Meade Executive Airport (KFME). Your instructor confirms how the rule applies to the airplane you fly.

The easy first step is a Discovery Flight, where you fly with an instructor in one of our Cessna 172s.

  • Fly With an Instructor: Sport pilot training in our Cessna 172s.

  • Discovery Flight: Take the controls with an instructor beside you.

  • Pick Your Path: Decide whether sport pilot or another certificate fits your goals.

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Features

How to Get Started

  • Flight training with an instructor in our Cessna 172s
  • A Discovery Flight with an instructor to see if flying is right for you
  • Help choosing a certificate that fits how you want to fly
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Talk with our team about your goals and book a Discovery Flight.

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Investment

Sport Pilot Training Costs

Contact us and our team will explain how many hours you need.

Sport Pilot

  • Aircraft rental: $185/hour
  • Flight instruction: $70/hour
  • Dedicated, FAA-certified instructors
  • A Part 61 Flight Training Center at Fort Meade Executive Airport (KFME)
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Sport Pilot

Train for a sport pilot certificate with an instructor in our Cessna 172s, and start with a Discovery Flight.

Questions & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a sport pilot certificate?
It is an FAA pilot certificate for flying simple, lower-performance aircraft. Our instructors can explain the path in plain words.
Where do I start?
Start with a Discovery Flight at Fort Meade Executive Airport (KFME), then talk with an instructor about the sport pilot path.
Is sport pilot training flown in your Cessna 172s?
Yes. Sport pilot training is flown with an instructor in our fleet of Cessna 172s.
What does it cost?
Instruction is $70/hour.
Cessna 172 rental is $185/hour.
Can I compare sport pilot with other certificates?
Yes. Our instructors can talk through the sport pilot path next to the Private Pilot License so you can choose.

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