Quality Score
68
Good
Training Costs
25/25No fuel surcharge · Pricing published
DPE Availability
0/19No DPE on staff
Onsite Maintenance
19/19Maintenance performed onsite
Key Staff Credentials
0/11No qualifying credentials found
Fleet Quality & Size
6/83 aircraft, WAAS/EFIS/glass avionics
Website Transparency
3/3Description, Website listed
Base (15) + components above = 68
About
SKYMATES Flight Academy is an FAA Part 141 flight school located at Grand Prairie Municipal Airport (KGPM) in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. Founded in 1996, the school has trained over 3,000 pilots from around the world and holds approvals from multiple international aviation authorities including Vietnam (CAAV) and Nepal (CAAN). It is certified by the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) to enroll M nonimmigrant students. Courses include Private Pilot, Instrument Rating, Multi-Engine Rating, Commercial Pilot, Airline Transport Pilot, and Certified Flight Instructor training.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
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| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pipistrel Alpha (Alpha Trainer) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $35 – $130/hr | $2,275 – $9,100 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $160/hr | $1,675 – $6,725 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $110/hr | $550 – $2,200 |
| Estimated Total Range | $4,500 – $18,000 | ||
Instruction Rates
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