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Hub City Aviation is a full-service flight training and aviation services provider in West Texas, operating as an FAA Part 141 and Part 61 flight school. We offer training for Private Pilot, Instrument Rating, Commercial Pilot, CFI, and CFII certificates, as well as aircraft rentals, ground school, commercial operations, and an FAA-approved CATS testing center.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 150M (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $75 – $300/hr | $5,300 – $21,000 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $30 – $120/hr | $1,250 – $5,050 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $120/hr | $600 – $2,400 |
| Estimated Total Range | $7,100 – $28,400 | ||
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Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Hub City Aviation is estimated to cost $7,100 – $28,400. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
Yes, Hub City Aviation 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, Hub City 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.
Hub City Aviation's training fleet includes the Piper PA-28-180 (Cherokee), Piper PA-28-160 (Cherokee), Piper PA-28-140 (Cherokee), Cessna 172M (Skyhawk), Cessna 150M, and Cirrus SR20. 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, Hub City 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, Hub City Aviation does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.
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