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About
Your Aviation Journey Starts Here. Ready to take the pilot's seat and live your aviation dreams? You're in the right hangar. KCPT Flyers Flight School was established in 2017 to fill a need for high-quality, no-compromise pilot training at Cleburne Regional Airport (KCPT). A decade in, we've trained dozens of new pilots and built a reputation across the DFW metroplex for clean aircraft, sharp instructors, and a learning environment people actually look forward to coming back to.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 172C (Skyhawk) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $80 – $320/hr | $5,600 – $22,400 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $35 – $130/hr | $1,375 – $5,450 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $25 – $100/hr | $500 – $2,000 |
| Estimated Total Range | $7,500 – $29,900 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at KCPT Flyers is estimated to cost $7,500 – $29,900. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, KCPT Flyers 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, KCPT Flyers 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.
KCPT Flyers's training fleet includes the Piper PA-28-151 (Warrior), Cessna 172C (Skyhawk), and Beechcraft 33-35 (Debonair). 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 KCPT Flyers. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, KCPT Flyers does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.