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About
Alto Flight Academy is a family-run FAA Part 61 flight school located at Sundance Airport (KHSD) in Yukon, Oklahoma, just northwest of Oklahoma City. Founded in 1995 by Chief Flight Instructor Hal Harris, the academy offers comprehensive pilot training from Private Pilot through Airline Transport Pilot (ATP), including Instrument Rating, Commercial Pilot, Multi-Engine Rating, and Certified Flight Instructor courses. With over 30 years of experience and 1,500+ pilots trained, Alto Flight Academy features on-site fleet maintenance, modern aircraft equipped with Garmin avionics and ADS-B In & Out, and a welcoming, family-oriented environment for students at all experience levels.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 172 (Skyhawk) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $105 – $420/hr | $7,300 – $29,300 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $160/hr | $1,675 – $6,725 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $110/hr | $550 – $2,200 |
| Estimated Total Range | $9,500 – $38,200 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Alto Flight Academy is estimated to cost $9,500 – $38,200. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Alto Flight Academy 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, Alto Flight Academy 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.
Alto Flight Academy's training fleet includes the Cessna 172 (Skyhawk), Cessna 172RG, and Beechcraft 58 (Baron). 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 Alto Flight Academy. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Alto Flight Academy does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.