Red Arrow Flight Academy
Quality Score
Very Good
Base (15) + components above = 85
About
Red Arrow Flight Academy is a Part 141 Cessna Pilot Center located at Doña Ana County International Jetport (KDNA) in Santa Teresa, NM, serving the greater El Paso area. Founded in 2013, Red Arrow offers accelerated and flexible training programs from Private Pilot through CFI/CFII and Commercial Multi-Engine, as well as specialized military/rotor transition and international student programs. The school features an in-house FAA Designated Pilot Examiner, an on-site FAA written testing center, a full-motion Redbird FMX simulator, and a diverse fleet of Cessna 172s and Piper Archers.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 172N (Skyhawk) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $85 – $340/hr + $5 – $25/hr surcharge | $6,400 – $25,800 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $160/hr | $1,675 – $6,725 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $110/hr | $550 – $2,200 |
| Estimated Total Range | $8,700 – $34,700 | ||
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Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Red Arrow Flight Academy is estimated to cost $8,700 – $34,700. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
Yes, Red Arrow Flight Academy 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.
Yes, Red Arrow Flight Academy has a Designated Pilot Examiner on staff. You can schedule your checkride directly through the school instead of finding an independent examiner on your own. In many areas DPE wait times have stretched to weeks or months, so this is worth factoring in when choosing a school.
Red Arrow Flight Academy's training fleet includes the Cessna 172N (Skyhawk), Cessna 172M (Skyhawk), Cessna 172P (Skyhawk), Cessna 172K (Skyhawk), Cessna 172S (Skyhawk), Piper PA-28-181 (Archer II), Cessna 182F (Skylane), and Piper PA-34. 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, Red Arrow Flight Academy has the following flight training device: Redbird FMX. Ask the school which ratings the device count toward and how many hours you can log.
Yes, Red Arrow Flight Academy charges a fuel surcharge on top of their rental rates. Ask the school how it is calculated before you start training.
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