Frequently Asked Questions

Contact us via the webform, or by phone or email to get started. Together we’ll build a plan that’s right for you.

You can schedule your first flight with a $50 deposit (deposit goes towards your first hour of instruction time). Flights are booked first come, first serve.

For additional details on how to obtain your Private Pilot License (PPL) and what to expect from training, please review our detailed Welcome Letter.

We can just about everything! Give us a call if you want something you don’t see listed. We offer the following rating services:

• Private

• Instrument

• Commercial

• CFI/CFII

• Multi engine

• Flight Review

• Time building

If you’re a new student, contact us via phone, email or webform to get started. Once established as a client, you’ll have access to our online scheduling portal to book sessions at your convenience.

Pilot salaries range depending on a variety of factors like years of experience, type of plane you are flying, and number of hours you fly each month. A starting salary at a regional airline will range from $70-112,000 however that increases quickly with pilots earning well over $300,000 after 5 years’ experience.

Your total cost will depend on the speed which you progress through your training. The minimum amount of training required is 40 hours. You can expect to spend around $11,000 - $15,000 total.

We fly three Cessna 172 Skyhawks with the latest in Garmin technology. For multi engine training we operation a Travel Air. Find and more and see photos of the plane here!

We fly out of the downtown Shreveport airport.

Check out our pricing page for offerings and hourly rates.

We recommend you fly at least twice a week to retain and grow your skills. The optimal training is 3 times a week.

Weather is out of our control and there is no associated fee for flight cancellations due to weather. All other cancellations require a 24 hour notice. Cancellation within 24 hours or no-shows are subject to a $50 fee.

You must be at least 16 years old to get your student pilot certificate. You need to be 17 years old to receive your private pilot’s license. There is no age limit to fly as long as you medically qualify.

An aviation medical examiner will administer a physical similar to an athletics physical. They will issue you a medical certificate once this is completed. This is required before conducting solo flight operations. You may start lessons with an instructor prior to receiving your medical certificate, however you will not be able to solo without it.

Any additionally questions should be directed to a medical examiner. You can find one on this website. Designee Locator Search (faa.gov)

We highly recommend all clients to purchase Aircraft Renter’s Insurance; however, it is not a requirement to fly with us. You can find out more here: https://www.avemco.com/products/renter