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Airplanes & Attitude Flight School

McKinney, TXKTKI
Part 61Onsite Maintenance

Quality Score

79

Very Good

Training Costs
25/25
DPE Availability
0/19
Onsite Maintenance
19/19
Key Staff Credentials
11/11
Fleet Quality & Size
6/8
Website Transparency
3/3

Base (15) + components above = 79

About

At Airplanes & Attitude, we’re not just about teaching you how to fly—we’re here to train you to be the safest, most capable pilot you can be. Whether your goal is to build a career in aviation or to fly your family on weekend getaways and vacations, our team is dedicated to helping you achieve it. How do we do it? Integration of ForeFlight and CloudAhoy technologies to elevate training quality. In-house maintenance that keeps our aircraft to the highest standards in North Texas. A mentorship-driven approach that ensures you’re never just a number—whether you’re pursuing a professional path or simply flying for fun. We provide a clear roadmap from your very first lesson onward. Built on family values, upholding excellence, discipline, integrity, and grit. Our mission is to prepare every pilot—career-focused or recreational—to fly with confidence.

Estimated PPL Training Cost

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Line item Hours Rate (range) Subtotal (range)
Cessna 150H (cheapest in fleet)70h
$75 – $300/hr
$5,300 – $21,000
Flight instruction (dual) 42h $40 – $150/hr$1,575 – $6,300
Ground instruction 20h $40 – $150/hr$750 – $3,000
Estimated Total Range $7,600 – $30,300

Instruction Rates

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Flight Instruction$40 – $150/hr
Ground Instruction$40 – $150/hr

Aircraft (7)

Rental rates shown as estimated ranges. to see exact pricing and full details.

Cessna 150H

Airplane · Single-Engine Land

Hourly$75 – $300/hr
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Fuel Surcharge
Avionics
Garmin G5EFISGarmin GNC 355WAAS GPSGarmin GNC215NAV/COMMGarmin GTX 335ADS-B OutBendix/King KX-155NAV/COMM
Cessna 172M (Skyhawk)

Cessna 172M (Skyhawk)

Airplane · Single-Engine Land

Photo by Brady Noble · Ann Arbor Municipal Airport - KARB

Hourly$100 – $390/hr
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Fuel Surcharge
Avionics
JPI EDM 900Engine MonitorAspen EFD1000 Pro Max PlusEFISAvidyne 550WAAS GPSTrig TX56ANAV/COMM
Cessna 172M (Skyhawk)

Cessna 172M (Skyhawk)

Airplane · Single-Engine Land

Photo by Jake Reppert · McKinney National Airport - KTKI

Hourly$100 – $390/hr
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Fuel Surcharge
Avionics
JPI EDM 900Engine MonitorAvidyne 540WAAS GPSAspen EFD1000 Pro Max PlusEFISTrig TX56ANAV/COMM

Cessna 172N (Skyhawk)

Airplane · Single-Engine Land

Hourly$105 – $410/hr
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Fuel Surcharge
Avionics
JPI EDM 900Engine MonitorGarmin GI275EFISAvidyne 550WAAS GPSTrutrak AerocruzAutopilotTrig TX56ANAV/COMM
Cessna 172N (Skyhawk)

Cessna 172N (Skyhawk)

Airplane · Single-Engine Land

Photo by Jake Reppert · McKinney National Airport - KTKI

Hourly$100 – $390/hr
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Fuel Surcharge
Avionics
JPI EDM 900Engine MonitorAvidyne 540WAAS GPSAspen EFD1000 Pro Max PlusEFISTrig TX56ANAV/COMM

Cessna 172N (Skyhawk)

Airplane · Single-Engine Land

Hourly$100 – $390/hr
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Fuel Surcharge
Avionics
JPI EDM 900Engine MonitorAvidyne 540WAAS GPSAspen EFD1000 Pro Max PlusEFISTrig TX56ANAV/COMM
Cessna 172N (Skyhawk)

Cessna 172N (Skyhawk)

Airplane · Single-Engine Land

Photo by Javier Vera · Paris Cox Field - KPRX

Hourly$105 – $410/hr
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Fuel Surcharge
Avionics
JPI EDM 900Engine MonitorGarmin GI-275EFISGarmin GTN650XiWAAS GPSGarmin GNC215NAV/COMMGarmin GFC500Autopilot

Simulators (1)

Redbird TD2

Hourly$30 – $120/hr
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Frequently Asked Questions

Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Airplanes & Attitude Flight School is estimated to cost $7,600 – $30,300. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.

No, Airplanes & Attitude Flight School 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, Airplanes & Attitude Flight School 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.

Airplanes & Attitude Flight School's training fleet includes the Cessna 172N (Skyhawk), Cessna 172M (Skyhawk), and Cessna 150H. 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.

Yes, Airplanes & Attitude Flight School has the following flight training device: Redbird TD2. Ask the school which ratings the device count toward and how many hours you can log.

No, Airplanes & Attitude Flight School does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.

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