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About
Above It All Aviation is a Part 61 flight school based at Denton Enterprise Airport (KDTO) in Denton, Texas. We offer accelerated and flexible training programs for Private Pilot, Instrument Rating, Commercial Pilot, Multi-Engine Rating, and Flight Instructor (CFI/CFII) certifications. Our modern fleet of well-maintained aircraft and experienced instructors are dedicated to helping students achieve their aviation goals at their own pace.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 172 (Skyhawk) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $100 – $390/hr | $6,800 – $27,300 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $160/hr | $1,675 – $6,725 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $110/hr | $550 – $2,200 |
| Estimated Total Range | $9,100 – $36,200 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Above It All Aviation is estimated to cost $9,100 – $36,200. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Above It All Aviation operates under Part 61. Training is self-paced: you and your instructor set the curriculum rather than following a pre-approved syllabus. The FAA minimum for a Private Pilot Certificate under Part 61 is 40 flight hours, though most students need 60 to 70.
No, Above It All Aviation does not have a Designated Pilot Examiner on staff. When you're ready for your checkride, you'll need to book with an independent DPE. Ask the school if they can point you to one nearby.
Above It All Aviation's training fleet includes the Cessna 172 (Skyhawk), Piper PA-28-161 (Warrior), Piper PA-28-161 (Warrior III), Cessna 182 (Skylane), Piper PA-28-180, Cessna 150, and Vashon R7 (Ranger R7). Having multiple types in the fleet keeps your training on track if one plane is down for maintenance. Ask the school about current availability and any additional charges per aircraft.
No flight simulators are listed for Above It All Aviation. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Above It All Aviation does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.