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About
Mike's Flying Service offers flight instruction, aircraft rental, and multi-engine time building at Terrell Municipal Airport, just east of Dallas. Personalized training is tailored to each student's schedule and objectives, with programs ranging from Student Pilot through Commercial and Multi-Engine ratings under FAA Part 61.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 152 (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $55 – $210/hr | $3,700 – $14,700 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $160/hr | $1,675 – $6,725 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $110/hr | $550 – $2,200 |
| Estimated Total Range | $5,900 – $23,600 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Mike's Flying Service is estimated to cost $5,900 – $23,600. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Mike's Flying Service 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, Mike's Flying Service 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.
Mike's Flying Service's training fleet includes the Cessna 152, Cessna 172N (Skyhawk), Piper PA-28-140, Piper PA-28-180 (Arrow), and Piper PA-23-150 (Apache). 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 Mike's Flying Service. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Mike's Flying Service does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.