Aviation & Flight Training
Private Pilot Training (PPL) - Bedford
Prepare for the initial private pilot certificate at Hanscom Field.
Schedule
Individual instructor matching and regular lesson booking. Other branch prices and availability do not automatically apply to Bedford.
Location
East Coast Aero Club, Hanscom Field Civil Terminal (KBED) · Bedford, Massachusetts
Cost
Bedford 75-flight-hour estimates: $27,423 Warrior II/C172N or $28,188 Warrior III. Listed budgets include ground training, materials, medical and tests; senior instructors add $10/hour. Confirm current rates and unlisted equipment/insurance costs.
Aviation & Flight Training opportunity
About the program
Pair ground study with individual airplane instruction, solo practice, night and cross-country flying, then knowledge and practical-test preparation. The school describes its training as Part 61.
Preparation for the FAA Private Pilot Certificate (airplane); requires successful knowledge and practical tests. Not a commercial pilot qualification or permission to fly for hire, except limited regulatory exceptions.
Plan your next step
Funding for this program
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Where to go
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Approximate program area
Bedford, Massachusetts: city-level estimate, not a classroom address.
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What participants will learn
- +Aircraft handling
- +Flight planning
- +Navigation
- +Aviation weather
- +Radio communication
- +Aeronautical decision-making
Who this program is for
- +Beginner flight-training route; no previous pilot certificate required
- +Airplane solo generally starts at 16; private pilot certificate at 17
- +English proficiency and applicable student-certificate, medical and security requirements; confirm with the school
Program highlights
- +Beginner aviation pathway, not a commercial qualification
- +Private pilot license (PPL) preparation
- +Individual intake; confirm availability