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About
Cactus Aviation is a Part 61 flight school located at Henderson Executive Airport (KHND) in Henderson, Nevada. Established in 2008, we offer flight training programs from private pilot through commercial, instrument rating, and CFI. Our fleet includes Cessna 172 variants, the Pipistrel Alpha Trainer, and a Redbird LD AATD simulator.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pipistrel Alpha Trainer (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $80 – $310/hr | $5,400 – $21,700 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $160/hr | $1,675 – $6,725 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $110/hr | $550 – $2,200 |
| Estimated Total Range | $7,700 – $30,600 | ||
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Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Cactus Aviation, LLC is estimated to cost $7,700 – $30,600. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Cactus Aviation, LLC 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, Cactus Aviation, LLC 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.
Cactus Aviation, LLC's training fleet includes the Cessna 172SP (Skyhawk), Cessna 172S (Skyhawk), Cessna 172N (Skyhawk), Cessna 172R (Skyhawk), Cessna 175B, Pipistrel Alpha Trainer, and American Champion Super Decathlon. 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, Cactus Aviation, LLC has the following flight training device: Redbird LD. Ask the school which ratings the device count toward and how many hours you can log.
No, Cactus Aviation, LLC does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.
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