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About
Equinox Instruction is a Part 61 flight school operated by Homer Woolslayer at William R. Pogue Municipal Airport in Sand Springs, OK. Courses include Private Pilot, Commercial, Instrument, Bush Flying, Aerobatics, Complex, and High Performance training. The school also offers aerobatic thrill rides in a Pitts S2-B and bush/scenic flights in a CubCrafters Sport Cub S-2.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CubCrafters Sport Cub S-2 (Sport Cub S-2) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $70 – $280/hr | $4,900 – $19,600 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $15 – $60/hr | $625 – $2,525 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $110/hr | $550 – $2,200 |
| Estimated Total Range | $6,100 – $24,300 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Equinox Instruction is estimated to cost $6,100 – $24,300. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Equinox Instruction 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, Equinox Instruction 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.
Equinox Instruction's training fleet includes the CubCrafters Sport Cub S-2 (Sport Cub S-2) and Pitts S-2 B. 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 Equinox Instruction. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Equinox Instruction does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.
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