Training Offered
Book a Discovery Flight!
Here is your first step in getting a taste of what it means to fly.
Our Discovery flight price is $200.
What do you get with a Discovery flight?
-A pre/post flight brief
-1 hour of flight time (yes, you take the controls on your first flight!)
-This first hour is loggable training time that is put forth toward earning your certificate!
Scroll down to the bottom of this page and send us an email to book your discovery flight today!
Private Pilot Training
Private Pilot is the first certificate you achieve when becoming a pilot.
Broken Down, here is what you can expect:
-40 Hours minimum required (national average is 74 hours)
-10 hours of total solo flight time, 5 of which must be solo cross country time. One cross country must be 150nm total distance
-3 hours of night time training. One 100nm night cross country flight along with 10 takeoff and landings
-3 hours of instrument training
-3 takeoff and landings at a towered airport
-3 hours of training, within 2 calendar months, for your Checkride
We recommend flying 3 times a week to achieve your Private within a 4-6 month time frame, if not sooner. This is a rough estimate, things that can interfere with your training are weather, maintenance, or simply, life itself. We've had students complete below the average time it takes and some that take longer, it simply depends on your commitment and dedication to getting your training completed!
Cost $14,000-$16,000
Instrument Training
Instrument is typically the next step pilots take in their training. An instrument rating allows the pilot to fly in what we call IMC (Instrument Meteorological Conditions). These conditions are essentially learning to fly more technically throughout the Air Traffic Control system and makes for capturing moments you'll never forget.
The rundown for instrument training:
-40 hours of simulated or actual IFR time
-50 PIC cross country hours
-One 250nm cross country with an authorized instructor while being ATC routed. An instrument approach must be performed at each airport and 3 different approaches are required
-3 hours of training within 2 calendar months leading up to your Checkride
Instrument training is very rewarding but also demanding. You are learning a new skill along with very technical information.
We have a built in program to help you get your cross country hours along with your simulated or actual IFR time. We are always doing our best to get our students in actual IFR time. Here in Texas it's not as common but you can be sure if the weather allows and preflight procedures check out, we are going up in the clouds!
We recommend flying at least 3 times a week during your instrument training. Average time it takes is 4-6 months.
Cost $13,000-$16,000
Commercial Training
The next step in your training is achieving your Commercial Certificate. Once you reach 250 hours of flight time you're eligible for the commercial checkride.
Commerical Training Breakdown:
-250 total flight hours
-100 hours of PIC time
-50 cross country hours
-10 hours of instrument training and 10 hours of TAA time
-One 2 hour cross country day flight with a straight line distance of more than 100nm distance from departure airport
-One 2 hour cross country night flight with a straight line distance of more than 100nm distance from departure airport
-One 300nm cross country flight with one leg more than 250nm straight line distance with landings at 3 different airports
-5 night hours with 10 takeoff and landings at an airport with an operating control tower
We have the capability of meeting the TAA required time with one of our Piper Warriors.
Cost: $25,000-$40,000
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Pay as you go rate
Piper Warrior: $170/hr
Instruction: $75/hr
Total: $245/hr
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10 hour block rate
Piper Warrior: $165/hr x 10 = $1,650
Instruction: $70/hr x 10 = $700
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20 hour block rate
Piper Warrior: $160/hr x 20 = $3,200
Instruction: N/A
Example for Flight Training Cost
Let's say you purchase the 20 hour block rate and are able to complete your Private Pilot in 60 hours (Lively Aviation's Average). 20 hour block rate x 3 = $9,600
Then for instruction you go with our 10 hour block rate option.
$700 x 5 (purchase the 10 hour block 5 times)= $3,500
Total = $13,100 + Checkride fee ($1,000) +Medical + Insurance + Ground School App
Total Cost for Private Pilot = $14,750*
*These are rough estimates and can either be lower or higher depending on your progression and dedication in training.
Airports Serviced
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KCPT - Cleburne, Texas
Nestled just outside the Class Bravo airspace, Cleburne Airport is a great location for flight training whether it be a beginner or seasoned pilot.
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KSEP - Stephenville, Texas
Stephenville is the Cowboy Capital of the World, home to Tarleton State and known for its western roots. Training out of its airport you'll see wide open spaces and what true Texas living looks like while gaining the skillset of flying.
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KGDJ - Granbury, Texas
Granbury's new, 5,200' runway makes it great for training. Located about 20nm from the Class Bravo airspace, it's distance is just far enough for a quieter airspace but close enough for plenty of training experience.
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KFWS - Burleson, Texas
Spinks airport is a great location for training. Situated in a Class Delta airspace and under the DFW class Bravo airspace, you'll gain tremendous experience talking with controllers and learning how to navigate the busy airspace of DFW.
