For professional or leisure, we have programs to meet your needs
Private Pilot Certificate
A private pilot certificate gives you the freedom to travel without being restricted to an airline’s schedule as well as the ability to enjoy the skies recreationally on your own terms. At Airplanes & Attitude, we will connect you with an instructor in McKinney, Texas that is able to create a training plan based on your schedule. Becoming a pilot has never been so easy. Contact us to schedule a discovery flight to see if our school is the right fit for you!
Professional Pilot Certificate
The current demand for professional pilots is high. From brand new student all the way to commercial pilot and flight instructor, Airplanes & Attitude can help you get your aviation career started.
Cost Estimates
Private Pilot
*Please note that this is the minimum requirement to earn the certificate and assumes purchasing time at our lowest aircraft rate ($195). Everyone learns at a different rate. We strongly advise padding 25 - 50% into your budget for planning purposes.
30 hours Dual (flight time with an instructor) @ $270/hr: $8,100
10 hours Solo Time @ $195/hr: $1,950
10 hours Ground Instruction @ $75/hr: $750
Online Ground School: $299
Renter’s insurance: $500
Written Test: $190
3rd Class Medical Certificate: $120
Other Flight + Study Materials: $300
Checkride (1.5 hrs flight time and $1000 examiner fee): $1,293
Total starting price: $13,502
Instrument Rating
*Please note that this is the minimum requirement to earn the rating, assumes student already holds a Private Pilot Certificate and is purchasing time at our lowest aircraft rate ($195). Everyone learns at a different rate. We strongly advise padding 25 - 40% into your budget for planning purposes. Conversely, there are also ways to save money on this rating such as splitting time with another pilot which we are happy to guide you through.
5 hours Dual (flight time with an instructor) @ $270/hr: $1,350
10 hours Dual BATD Simulator @ $135: $1,350
45 hours Cross Country @ $195/hr: $8,325
6 hours Ground Instruction @ $75/hr: $450
Online Ground School: $299
Written Test: $190
Other Flight + Study Materials: $50
Checkride (1.5 hrs flight time and $1000 examiner fee): $1,293
Total starting price: $13,306
Commercial Pilot Certificate
*Please note that this is the minimum requirement to earn the certificate, assumes student holds a Private Pilot Certificate, Instrument Rating, has 125hrs total time and is purchasing time at our lowest aircraft rate ($195). Everyone learns at a different rate. We strongly advise padding 25 - 40% into your budget for planning purposes. Conversely, there are also ways to save money on this rating such as splitting time with another pilot which we are happy to guide you through.
20 hours Dual (flight time with an instructor) @ $270/hr: $5,400
95 hours Solo + Time Building @ $195/hr: $18,525
10 hours Dual TAA Time @ $280/hr: $2,800
6 hours Ground Instruction @ $75/hr: $450
Online Ground School: $280
Written Test: $190
Other Flight + Study Materials: $50
Checkride (1.5 hrs flight time and $1000 examiner fee): $1,293
Total starting price: $28,988
Certificated Flight Instructor
*Please note that, while there are no FAA training minimums for this certificate, this is the minimal amount of training most students need to be ready for the check ride. We strongly advise padding 25-40% into your budget for planning purposes. This assumes student holds a Commercial Pilot Certificate and is purchasing time at our lowest aircraft rate ($195).
7 hours Dual (flight time with an instructor) @ $270/hr: $1,890
6 hours Ground Instruction @ $75/hr: $450
Online Ground School: $299
Written Tests (2): $380
Other Flight + Study Materials: $50
Checkride (1.5 hrs flight time and $1,500 examiner fee): $1,793
Total starting price: $4,862