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Pilot Training

Southeast Texas' Award-Winning Flight School

Our Pilot Training Courses

Texas Flight is an AOPA Award Winning Flight School, and offers training for Private, Instrument, Commercial, Multi-Engine, CFI, CFII, and MEI certifications. 

Course Enrollment Fees

There is a one-time administrative fee of $395* to access all courses listed below. The fee is $595* for foreign students.

* This fee is all-inclusive of all courses and NOT a per course fee.

Part 61

For a Single Engine Airplane Rating:

Total Time : 40 hours which consists of at least:

Medical : Click Here to Apply for a Medical Certificate

Dual :

    • 20 hours of flight training with an instructor on the Private Pilot areas of operation that includes:
    • 3 hours of cross-country flight training in a single engine airplane;
    • 3 hours of night flight training in a single engine airplane, that includes at least-
    • 1 cross-country flight of over 100 nm. total distance; and
    • 10 takeoffs and 10 landings with each involving a flight in the traffic pattern.
    • 3 hours of flight training by reference to instruments in a single engine airplane; and
    • (See Note 1)
    • 3 hours of flight training in a single engine airplane within the preceding 60 days prior to the practical test.


Solo :

    • 10 hours of solo flying in a single engine airplane on the Private Pilot areas of operation, that includes:
    • 5 hours of solo cross-country flying;
    • 1 solo cross-country flight of at least 150 nm. total distance with 3 points and one segment of at least 50 nm. between takeoff and landings; and
    • 3 takeoffs and landings at a controlled airport.


NOTE :

Where §61.109 requires “. . . 3 hours of flight training by reference to instruments in a single engine airplane” [i.e., II.A.3.] or “. . . in a multiengine airplane” [i.e., III. A.3.] or “. . . in a poweredlift” [i.e., VI. A.3.] it has to be in the aircraft in flight. It cannot be in a FS, FTD, or a PCATC. The “. . . flight training by reference to instruments . . .” must have been in the aircraft in flight. Read more…

NOTE :
Per §61.65(a)(1), must “Hold at least a current private pilot certificate with an airplane rating to the instrument rating sought;” 

For all instrument ratings.

Total Time : Must have logged the following:

A. At least 50 hours of cross-country flying as a PIC, of which at least 10 hours must be in airplanes for an Instrument Airplane rating; and

B. Total of 40 hours of actual or simulated instrument time on the Instrument areas of operation, that includes at least–

Dual :

  • 15 hours of instrument training with an instructor in the aircraft category, that includes at least:
      • 3 hours of the instrument training were within the preceding 60 days prior to the practical test; and 
      • 1 IFR cross-country flight of more than 250 nm. in the instrument-aircraft rating sought.

For a Multi Engine Airplane Rating :
Total Time : 250 hours of flight time as a pilot that consists of at least:

A. 100 hours in powered aircraft, of which 50 hours must be in airplanes.

B. 100 hours of pilot-in-command flight time, that includes at least:

        • 50 hours in airplanes; and
        • 50 hours in cross-country flying of which at least 10 hours must be in airplanes.


C. Dual: 20 hours of flight training on the Commercial Pilot areas of operation that includes at least:

        • 10 hours of instrument training of which at least 5 hours must be in a single-engine airplane; (See link below)
        • 10 hours of training in a complex airplane or a turbine-powered airplane;
        • 1 cross-country of 2 hours in a single-engine airplane in day VFR conditions of a total straight line distance of more than 100 nm. from the departure point;
        • 1 cross-country of 2 hours in a single-engine airplane in night VFR conditions of a total straight line distance of more than 100 nm. from the departure point; 3 hours of flight training in a single-engine airplane within the preceding 60 days prior to the practical test.


D. Solo:10 hours of solo flight in a single-engine airplane on the Commercial Pilot areas of operation, that includes– (See link below):

        • One cross-country flight of not less than 300 nm. with landings with a min of 3 points, one of which is a straight line distance of more than 250 nm.; and
        • 5 hours in night VFR conditions with 10 takeoffs and 10 landings at a controlled airport.

 

Learn More Here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-14/chapter-I/subchapter-D/part-61/subpart-F/section-61.129

We have Written Test Prep Courses year around. The cost is $375 for the Written Test Prep Course, which includes the private pilot written test prep book. This is also a great option for those who have not flown in a while and want to get fresh again.

For more information, please call us at (832)-717- 0766.

832-717-0766

Frequently Asked Questions - Learning to Fly in the Houston, TX Area

WHAT IS A DISCOVERY FLIGHT AND WHY DO YOU NEED ONE?

A discovery flight is a one-hour flight in one of our training aircraft. You will be with an instructor as they walk you through what’s involved with flying an airplane! You will sit in the left seat and, for part of the flight, take control of the airplane and feel what it’s like to fly! You can control the aircraft as much as you’re comfortable with. It’s a great place to start if you are interested in flight training and this one-hour flight can be logged so you will officially get your first logbook entry!

When you arrive for your first lesson, we will need to get copies of your driver’s license and proof of citizenship by means of a US passport or US birth certificate. That’s it!

You can begin flight training at any age, but you cannot fly solo until you are 16 years old and you must be 17 years old to obtain your private pilot certificate.

There are a lot of factors that go into the cost of getting a pilot certificate, including how often you fly and the learning curve of each person. A rough estimate for a Private Pilot certificate is around $12,000 to $14,000.

This varies greatly with each individual and how often they are able to train. Texas Fllght is an FAA-approved pilot school so the minimum required hours for a private pilot certificate is 35 although the national average is around 55 hours. With a full-time commitment, it is possible to earn your certificate in 4-5 weeks, but 4-6 months is more common.

You must pass a pre-solo knowledge exam, a private pilot knowledge exam (FAA), and a practical test (checkride) which includes an oral exam as well as an in-flight test.

A medical certificate is necessary before a student solos. It will then be required anytime you are acting as pilot in command. If you believe that you may have a condition that will disqualify you, it is a good idea to go ahead and get your medical exam completed before you start your training. The exam must be administered by an FAA medical examiner, and cost about $120. We can refer an examiner to you, or you can search the FAA online directory for one in your area:

A student pilot certificate is issued to a student in flight training and is a requirement for the student to fly solo. When you begin your training, your instructor will help you fill out the application through the FAA to apply for a student pilot certificate.

Most of the time, students tend to stick with one instructor. However, because of our structured programs and syllabus that we follow, it’s easy to switch instructors and still make progress. If you are limited with time to train, be open to flying with multiple instructors can increase your chances of getting flight times.

A student does not need special insurance when flying with an instructor. However, Raider Aviation requires that all renters and students must show proof of renter’s insurance prior to solo flight. You must have liability coverage and a minimum of $50,000 in physical damage coverage.

Due to the nature of our flight training business and the resources we have available, we do not offer training in student-owned aircraft at this time. We do offer training in student-owned aircraft.

Pay-as-you-go is the most common method and we accept cash, check, and credit card. Financing is available through Stratus Financial and you can visit the ‘Pilot Financing’ section of our website for more information.

  • A student’s height will be evaluated by our staff to ensure that there is the necessary comfort level and ability to fully manipulate the controls. Due to aircraft operational limitations and maintenance management procedures, students weighing more than 280 lbs may be denied flight training.

 

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