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About
Coyote Flight Centers is a flight training school and FAA certified repair station located at Tradewinds Airport in Amarillo, Texas. They offer Part 61 and Part 141 training from private pilot through CFI certificates, as well as drone training, aircraft maintenance, and avionics services.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piper PA-28-180 (Cherokee) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $80 – $320/hr | $5,600 – $22,400 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $25 – $100/hr | $1,050 – $4,200 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $25 – $100/hr | $500 – $2,000 |
| Estimated Total Range | $7,200 – $28,600 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Coyote Flight Centers is estimated to cost $7,200 – $28,600. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
Yes, Coyote Flight Centers is approved for both Part 61 and Part 141 training. Part 141 uses a structured, FAA-approved curriculum with stage checks and lowers the minimum hours for a Private Pilot Certificate from 40 to 35. Part 61 is self-paced with no required syllabus. Ask the school which path fits your schedule.
No, Coyote Flight Centers 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.
Coyote Flight Centers's training fleet includes the Piper PA-28-180 (Cherokee), Piper PA-28R-180 (Arrow), and Bellanca 8KCAB (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.
No flight simulators are listed for Coyote Flight Centers. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Coyote Flight Centers does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.