Quality Score
Good
Base (15) + components above = 68
About
Welcome Pilots and Aviation enthusiasts! Are you a local pilot and looking for an airplane to fly? Our club is the place for you! You won’t be able to find a greater value flying airplanes in Texas. Our club is a community of local pilots who enjoy sharing the joy of flying with each other. Have you ever looked up at the sky and dreamed of becoming a pilot? As a member of our club, we can guide you to your goal! The Texas Flying Club is a great place to fly. Whether you are a rusty pilot or a brand new one, our certified flight instructors will get you in the air, in one of our safe and affordable airplanes. Through our social activities, you can meet other pilots so you can share the cost of flying. Come visit us at Coulter Field (CFD), only 15 minutes away from the Texas A&M Campus, on Highway 21. For inquiries about membership, come out to a club meeting or email: tfc.membershipcoordinator@gmail.com Club Meeting Times: Join us at 7 PM on the second Monday of every month.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 172A (Skyhawk) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $70 – $280/hr Hobbs | $4,900 – $19,600 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $160/hr | $1,675 – $6,725 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $110/hr | $550 – $2,200 |
| Admission fee | — | one-time | $500 |
| Monthly dues × 12 | 12 mo | $100/mo | $1,200 |
| Estimated Total Range | $8,000 – $31,900 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Texas Flying Club is estimated to cost $8,000 – $31,900. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Texas 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, Texas 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.
Texas Flying Club's training fleet includes the Piper Pilot 100i-/model_variant_null, Cessna 172N (Skyhawk), and Cessna 172A (Skyhawk). 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 Texas Flying Club. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Texas Flying Club does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.