Quality Score
Fair
Base (15) + components above = 64
About
The Greater Houston Soaring Association (GHSA) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit soaring club located at the GHSA-Wallis Glideport (TE71) in Wallis, TX. We offer glider instruction from introductory rides through CFI-Glider ratings, membership for all experience levels, and cross-country soaring training. Our all-volunteer organization operates on most weekends and maintains a fleet of gliders available for member rental.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schweizer 1-26 (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $10 – $30/hr Hobbs | $525 – $2,100 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $160/hr | $1,675 – $6,725 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $110/hr | $550 – $2,200 |
| Admission fee | — | one-time | $4 |
| Monthly dues × 12 | 12 mo | $75/mo | $900 |
| Estimated Total Range | $3,200 – $12,800 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Greater Houston Soaring Association, Inc. is estimated to cost $3,200 – $12,800. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Greater Houston Soaring Association, 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.
Yes, Greater Houston Soaring Association, Inc. has a Designated Pilot Examiner on staff. You can schedule your checkride directly through the school instead of finding an independent examiner on your own. In many areas DPE wait times have stretched to weeks or months, so this is worth factoring in when choosing a school.
Greater Houston Soaring Association, Inc.'s training fleet includes the Let L-13, Schweizer 1-26, Schleicher Ka-6 (Ka 6), Schleicher ASW-19, and Bryan Genesis. 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 Greater Houston Soaring Association, Inc.. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Greater Houston Soaring Association, Inc. does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.