Quality Score
Good
Base (15) + components above = 73
About
History: Pegasus was started in 2017 by David Ruiz. David was previously the Chief Flight Instructor for Aurora Aviation for over 10 years. David is also a Corporate Pilot and instructs a Corporate flying course at Baylor University. Mission: Pegasus strives to not only create better pilots, but also better people. Pegasus teaches students to be safe and courteous to those they fly with. Curriculum Based Instruction: Our instructors use a syllabus to guide students' learning. Using a syllabus lets a student and instructor maintain steady progress while also ensuring that all the correct information is learned.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 172L (Skyhawk) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $85 – $330/hr | $5,800 – $23,100 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $160/hr | $1,675 – $6,725 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $110/hr | $550 – $2,200 |
| Estimated Total Range | $8,000 – $32,000 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Pegasus Flight School is estimated to cost $8,000 – $32,000. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Pegasus Flight School 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, Pegasus Flight School 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.
Pegasus Flight School's training fleet includes the Pipistrel Alpha (Alpha Trainer), Cessna 172H (Skyhawk), Cessna 172K (Skyhawk), Cessna 172N (Skyhawk), Cessna 172L (Skyhawk), Cessna R172K (Skyhawk), Cessna 310R, and Piper PA-34-200 (Seneca). 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, Pegasus Flight School has the following flight training device: Unknown. Ask the school which ratings the device count toward and how many hours you can log.
No, Pegasus Flight School does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.