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About
Personal, professional tailwheel flight training since 2010. Texas Tailwheel offers tailwheel endorsements, flight reviews, pilot skills improvement, private and commercial pilot certification, aircraft transition and insurance training, ferry services, and CFI coaching. Based at Dallas Executive Airport (KRBD).
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piper PA-18 (Super Cub) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $115 – $450/hr | $7,900 – $31,500 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $160/hr | $1,675 – $6,725 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $40 – $160/hr | $800 – $3,200 |
| Estimated Total Range | $10,400 – $41,400 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Texas Tailwheel Flight Training is estimated to cost $10,400 – $41,400. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Texas Tailwheel Flight Training 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 Tailwheel Flight Training 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 Tailwheel Flight Training trains in the Piper PA-18 (Super Cub). Contact the school for current availability and hourly rental rates.
No flight simulators are listed for Texas Tailwheel Flight Training. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Texas Tailwheel Flight Training does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.