Quality Score
69
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
3/11CFI on staff
Fleet Quality & Size
4/82 aircraft, WAAS/EFIS/glass avionics
Website Transparency
3/3Description, Website listed
Base (15) + components above = 69
About
Waco Flight Training is a Part 61 independent flight school based at Waco Regional Airport (KACT) in Waco, Texas. Founded in 2013 by Aaron Dabney, the only flight instructor in Texas to earn the Master Flight Instructor accreditation 7 consecutive times from NAFI, the school offers instruction for Private Pilot, Instrument Rating, Commercial Pilot, CFI, and CFII certificates, as well as flight reviews, IPCs, and tailwheel endorsements.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
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| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piper PA-28-180 (Cherokee) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $90 – $360/hr | $6,300 – $25,200 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $160/hr | $1,675 – $6,725 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $40 – $160/hr | $800 – $3,200 |
| Estimated Total Range | $8,800 – $35,100 | ||
Instruction Rates
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Flight Instruction$40 – $160/hr
Ground Instruction$40 – $160/hr