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About
Vintage Air Tours offers scenic air tours and warbird flight experiences in authentic WWII-era aircraft, including a 1943 PT-17 Stearman biplane and a 1947 North American Navion. Based in South Texas, they also offer warbird pilot training courses, tailwheel endorsements, aerobatic training, and formation flying.
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Bushnell Aviation has rental rates on file. to see full pricing and a cost estimate for your Private Pilot Certificate.
No, Bushnell 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, Bushnell 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.
Bushnell Aviation's training fleet includes the Boeing/Stearman PT-17, North American U-18, and Piper J-3 (Cub). 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 Bushnell Aviation. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Bushnell Aviation does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.