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About
Sun Valley Aviation is a premier full-service FBO (Fixed-Base Operator) facility at Valley International Airport in Harlingen, Texas, offering flight training, aircraft maintenance, avionics services, fuel, aircraft storage, aircraft charter, and aircraft sales. Flight training programs cover private pilot certification, instrument rating, and commercial certification using Cessna 150 and 172 aircraft.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Sun Valley Aviation, Inc has rental rates on file. to see full pricing and a cost estimate for your Private Pilot Certificate.
No, Sun Valley Aviation, Inc 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, Sun Valley Aviation, Inc 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.
Sun Valley Aviation, Inc's training fleet includes the Cessna 150 and Cessna 172 (Skyhawk). 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 Sun Valley Aviation, Inc. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Sun Valley Aviation, Inc does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.