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Good
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About
Anderson Aviation is a family owned and operated flight school located in the heart of Bulverde, TX. Offering discovery flights, pilot ratings, and aircraft rental under FAA Part 61 since 2008.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piper PA-28-140 (Cherokee) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $75 – $295/hr | $5,100 – $20,600 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $160/hr | $1,675 – $6,725 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $110/hr | $550 – $2,200 |
| Estimated Total Range | $7,400 – $29,500 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Anderson Aviation is estimated to cost $7,400 – $29,500. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Anderson 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, Anderson 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.
Anderson Aviation's training fleet includes the Piper PA-28-140 (Cherokee), Piper PA-28-160 (Cherokee), Piper PA-28-180 (Cherokee), Piper PA-28-II (Archer), Piper PA-32 (Cherokee Six), and Piper PA-30 (Twin Comanche). 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, Anderson Aviation has the following flight training device: Redbird FMX. Ask the school which ratings the device count toward and how many hours you can log.
No, Anderson Aviation does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.