Frederick and Middle River Flight Centers offer Discovery Flights so that you have the opportunity to see just how cool it is to fly an airplane or helicopter yourself.

Our discovery flights include 30 minutes of ground instruction and 30 minutes of flight instruction with a trained instructor who will show you the joy and wonder of aviation with the platform of your choice.

Fixed Wing (airplane): $200

Rotary Wing (Helicopter) R22: $250

Rotary Wing (Helicopter) R44 : $300

Fixed Wing (Airplane) Per Hour Wet Rental Rates (as of 1 Jan 2024)

  • Cessna 152

    • Solo: $130

    • Dual: $200

  • Cessna 172R/S/P

    • Solo: $175

    • Dual: $245

  • Cessna 172SP

    • Solo: $175

    • Dual: $245

  • Piper Archer II/III

    • Solo: $175

    • Dual: $245

  • Cessna 172RG

    • Solo: $190

    • Dual: $270

  • Diamond DA40

    • Solo: $190

    • Dual: $260

  • Piper Arrow

    • Solo: $190

    • Dual: $270

  • Piper Aztec (Twin Engine)

    • Solo: $340 (Check Ride Only)

    • Dual: $420

  • Tecnam (Twin Engine)

    • Solo: $ 290 (Check Ride Only)

    • Dual: $ 370

  • Bellanca Citabria (Tailwheel)

    • Solo: $200

    • Dual: $280

  • TL Sport Sting S4

    • Solo: $140

    • Dual: $210

  • Redbird AATD Simulator

    • Solo: $110

    • Dual: $180

  • Elite iGate AATD Simulator

    • Solo: $110

    • Dual: $180

Note: Full Day rentals (open-close) will incur a minimum charge of 2.5 hours per weekday, and 4.5 hours per weekend day

A $10 per hour fuel surcharge is in effect due to a recent increase in fuel prices. We plan on removing the surcharge when prices return to normal.

Rotary Wing (Helicopter) Per Hour Wet Rental Rates (as of 1 Jan 2024)

Robinson R22 VFR

  • Solo: $320

  • Dual: $390

  • Robinson R22 IFR

    • Solo: $330

    • Dual: $400

  • Robinson R44

    • Solo: $575

    • Dual: $645

    • Photos: $675

  • Bell JetRanger 206B

    • Solo: $1,100

    • Dual: $1,225

    • Photos: $1,250

 Instructor Only Pricing Per Hour

Dual Flight Instruction

$70

Advanced Dual Flight Instruction

$80

Ground Instruction

$70

Owner Supplied Aircraft

$80

Current Discounts:

  • Frequent Flyer Discount, if you fly 10 hours in a calendar month, you will receive $200 credit on your account toward future invoices. Money can rollover, but must be used within 3 calendar months.

Photo Flights and Other Flight Pricing Per Hour

Fixed Wing Airplane Photo Flight

$250

Rotary Wing Helicopter R44 Photo Flight

$675

Ground time for ATC Coordination will be added to invoice

Rotary Wing Helicopter B206 Photo Flight

$1,250