Quality Score
Excellent
Base (15) + components above = 95
About
RFC Dallas, Incorporated is a volunteer run, not-for-profit flying club that has been based at Addison Airport (KADS) since the late 1970s. Our current fleet consists of a Piper PA28-180, a Cessna 182, a Piper Arrow, two F-33A Beechcraft Bonanzas and a Cirrus SR22. We have an automated computer reservations system that is accessible either through the Web or over the phone. RFC Dallas is one of the successor clubs to an employee flying club formed by Bob Hoover when North American Aviation and Rockwell merged in the mid-1960s.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piper PA-28-181 (Archer II) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $75 – $305/hr Hobbs | $5,400 – $21,400 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $160/hr | $1,675 – $6,725 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $110/hr | $550 – $2,200 |
| Admission fee | — | one-time | $65 |
| Security deposit (refundable) | — | one-time | $500 |
| Monthly dues × 12 | 12 mo | $70/mo | $840 |
| Estimated Total Range | $8,300 – $33,200 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at RFC Dallas, Inc. is estimated to cost $8,300 – $33,200. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, RFC Dallas, 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, RFC Dallas, 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.
RFC Dallas, Inc.'s training fleet includes the Cirrus SR22, Beechcraft F33A (Bonanza), Piper PA-28-181 (Archer III), and Piper PA-28-181 (Archer II). 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 RFC Dallas, Inc.. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, RFC Dallas, Inc. does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.