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About
Texas Flight Aviation is an AOPA Award Winning flight school located at David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport in Spring, Texas. Founded in 2009, they offer training for Private Pilot, Instrument Rating, Commercial Pilot, Multi-Engine, CFI, CFII, and MEI certifications under FAA Part 61. Their fleet includes single-engine and multi-engine aircraft as well as a Redbird AATD simulator. They also offer discovery flights, photography flights, and sightseeing flights over the Houston area.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 172K (Skyhawk) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $75 – $310/hr | $5,400 – $21,600 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $35 – $140/hr | $1,500 – $5,975 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $35 – $140/hr | $700 – $2,850 |
| Estimated Total Range | $7,600 – $30,400 | ||
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Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Texas Flight Aviation is estimated to cost $7,600 – $30,400. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Texas Flight Aviation 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, Texas Flight Aviation 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.
Texas Flight Aviation's training fleet includes the Cessna 172K (Skyhawk), Piper PA-28-161 (Warrior II), Piper PA-28-161 (Warrior), Piper PA-28-151 (Warrior I), Cessna 172M (Skyhawk), Cessna 172SP (Skyhawk SP), Piper PA-28-181 (Archer), Piper PA-28R (Arrow), Piper PA-32RT-300T, Cessna 182T (Skylane), and Beechcraft 58 (Baron). 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, Texas Flight Aviation has the following flight training device: Redbird AATD. Ask the school which ratings the device count toward and how many hours you can log.
No, Texas Flight Aviation does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.
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