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About
McAllen Flight Academy is a flight training school located at McAllen Miller International Airport in McAllen, TX. Offering programs from Sport Pilot to Commercial Rating, CFI, and Commercial Drone Operator, the academy trains students using a modern Bristell fleet equipped with Garmin avionics.
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Frequently Asked Questions
McAllen Flight Academy has rental rates on file. to see full pricing and a cost estimate for your Private Pilot Certificate.
No, McAllen Flight Academy 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, McAllen Flight Academy 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.
McAllen Flight Academy's training fleet includes the Bristell NG5 and Bristell B23. 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 McAllen Flight Academy. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, McAllen Flight Academy does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.