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Texas State Aviation has been serving Central Texas for over 20 years, offering a full range of pilot training including Private Pilot, Commercial, Instrument, Multi-Engine, CFI, tail-dragger, and upset/spin training at San Marcos Regional Airport.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond DA20 C1 (Eclipse) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $65 – $260/hr | $4,600 – $18,200 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $35 – $140/hr | $1,475 – $5,875 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $110/hr | $550 – $2,200 |
| Estimated Total Range | $6,600 – $26,300 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Texas State Aviation is estimated to cost $6,600 – $26,300. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
Yes, Texas State Aviation 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.
No, Texas State 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 State Aviation's training fleet includes the Diamond DA20 C1 (Eclipse), Cessna 172L (Skyhawk), Cessna 172P (Skyhawk), Cessna 172R (Skyhawk), Bellanca 7GCAA, and Micco SP-26 A. 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 State Aviation has the following flight training device: Gleim BATD. Ask the school which ratings the device count toward and how many hours you can log.
No, Texas State Aviation does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.