Quality Score
Fair
Base (15) + components above = 64
About
The CXO Flying Club, located at the Conroe, Texas airport (KCXO), was established with the specific goal of facilitating camaraderie and fellowship amongst active working professional pilots while providing access to high quality general aviation aircraft at reasonable prices. To be considered for membership, pilots must possess an ATP rating and be employed in the piloting profession.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 172N (Skyhawk) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $65 – $250/hr Hobbs | $4,400 – $17,500 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $160/hr | $1,675 – $6,725 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $110/hr | $550 – $2,200 |
| Monthly dues × 12 | 12 mo | $210/mo | $2,520 |
| Estimated Total Range | $7,900 – $31,500 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at CXO Flying Club is estimated to cost $7,900 – $31,500. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, CXO Flying Club 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, CXO Flying Club 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.
CXO Flying Club's training fleet includes the Cessna 172N (Skyhawk) and Cessna 182R (Skylane). 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 CXO Flying Club. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, CXO Flying Club does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.