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Solid Ground Aviation

Name: Solid Ground Aviation
Address: 7515 General Aviation Dr, Fort Meade, MD, 20755, US
Telephone: (410) 705-2250

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Solid Ground Aviation provides FAA-compliant simulator-based flight training in Fort Meade, Maryland. Founded by professional pilot Todd O'Brien in 2020, the company specializes in advanced flight instruction using custom-built, FAA-compliant Basic Aviation Training Devices (BATD). Programs span private pilot to instrument, commercial, and instructor certifications, emphasizing safety, efficiency, and realism.

PPL from

$55

VFR days

~240/yr

Est.

2020

Programs & Services

Training

Ground School

FAA knowledge test preparation covering aerodynamics, weather, navigation, regulations, and aircraft systems.

Pricing

as of Feb 2026

Simulator Rental

$55

Instruction

$60

Aircraft Rental (typical market rate)

$160-$180

Hours

7 AM - 10 PM, 7 days a week

Team

5 members

Todd O'Brien

Founder, Chief Instructor · Professional pilot with nearly 5, 000 hours of flight time. Has flown a wide variety of general aviation, military

Marty Sacks

Instructor · Over 40 years of flying experience. Developed a passion for flight instruction. Devotes much time to Civil Air Patrol instruction with state-of-the-art avionics.

Todd Breese

Instructor · Over 41 years of professional flying experience. Started career as active duty Naval aviator flying S-3 Viking, T2 Buckeye, and C-130 Hercules. Held positions including chief evaluator and commander o

Mike Allen

Instructor · Started flying gliders in England over 60 years ago. Converted UK licenses to FAA. Long career of flight instructing in light aircraft with 7, 000 hours of flight instruction given. Enjoys flying Angel

Jeff Barnett

Instructor · Professional flight instructor and former charter/airline pilot. Nearly a decade of instructing experience. Flew Learjets and Turboprop commuter aircraft for USAir Express. Returned to flight instruct

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