TSFS Silver Membership
$25.00 Every Month
Introducing the TSFS Silver Membership, a simple and cost-effective way to enjoy valuable savings while you train. For just $25 per month, Silver Members receive complimentary headset rentals along with $10.00 off aircraft hourly rates per hour and 10% off all pilot store purchases. While this membership does not include access to the Procedures Trainer, it’s a great option for pilots who want to reduce training expenses and make the most of every flight. Train smart, save consistently, and keep your focus on flying with the TSFS Silver Membership.
TSFS Gold Membership
$225.00 Every Month
Elevate your training experience with the TSFS Gold Membership, designed for committed pilots who want consistent access, savings, and flexibility. For $225 per month, members receive unlimited access to the Texas Skies Flight School Procedures Trainer - our advanced, simulator-style training device designed to sharpen flows, checklists, and instrument procedures in a structured environment. (Note: The procedures trainer is currently not AATD-certified, and offered as a monthly-use training enhancement tool.)
As a Gold Member, you will also enjoy:
Free headset rental
$10.00 off aircraft hourly rates per hour
10% off all purchases in our pilot store
Train more, save more, and stay sharp with a membership built to accelerate your progress.
If you’re interested in enrolling in either the TSFS Gold or Silver Membership, we invite you to contact the front desk at your preferred training location. Our team will be happy to answer any questions, review the details with you, and get you signed up quickly and seamlessly.
Lessons and Pricing
Instructor Hourly Rates
Certified Flight Instructor (CFI / CFII) – $75.00 per hour
Training Center Instructor (TCI) – $85.00 per hour
Cirrus Standardized Instructor Pilot (CSIP) – $95.00 per hour
Owner Instruction – $95.00 per hour
Chief Pilot / Director of Operations – $95.00 per hour
For detailed aircraft rental pricing, please view our Cirrus and Cessna fleet rate sheets.
How Billing Works
Your total hourly training cost is calculated as:
Aircraft Hourly Rate + Instructor Hourly Rate
This structure allows you to clearly see how your training investment is calculated for each lesson.
Pre-Flight & Post-Flight Briefings
Each scheduled lesson includes one (1.0) hour of instructor time dedicated to pre-flight and post-flight briefing. This ensures proper preparation, review, and knowledge development. Briefing time is added to the total billed instruction time.
Extended and Full-Day Training
Extended training sessions are billed at the applicable aircraft and instructor hourly rates.
Instruction exceeding 12 hours in a single day, or training that requires overnight travel, will be billed at the applicable full pilot day rate.
Flight Training Cost Overview
The total cost of flight training varies based on the aircraft you choose, as each aircraft type carries different operating and rental rates that directly impact the overall investment required to earn your certificate.
For detailed pricing information and personalized guidance tailored to your training goals, we encourage prospective students to contact our front desk. Our team will be happy to walk you through your options and help you plan the most efficient path forward.
Additional costs to consider
When planning for flight training, it’s important to look beyond aircraft and instructor time and consider the full scope of associated expenses. Having clear, straightforward information helps students better understand and prepare for the total investment required to earn a certificate or rating.
Gold Seal Online Ground School
Texas Skies Flight School partners directly with Gold Seal Online Ground School and uses their courses as our official online ground school provider. These programs support students not only in preparing for the FAA knowledge exam, but also in building the foundation needed for the full certificate or rating.
Private Pilot Ground School: $229
Instrument Pilot Ground School: $229
Commercial Pilot Ground School: $229
Additional Common Expenses
FAA Medical Exam: Required to ensure students meet the health standards necessary to exercise pilot privileges.
FAA Written Exam: The FAA knowledge test required for each certificate or rating.
Check-ride (Practical Exam): The final evaluation where students demonstrate aeronautical knowledge and flight proficiency to an FAA-designated examiner.
Renters Insurance
Texas Skies Flight School requires all student pilots and aircraft renters to carry renters insurance at all times.
Policies may be obtained on a daily, monthly, or annual basis, depending on your training frequency and mission.
At a minimum, all policies must include:
$30,000 Non-Owned Aircraft Physical Damage Liability Coverage
$500,000 Bodily Injury and Property Damage Coverage (excluding Loss of Use)
To assist our students, TSFS has partnered with Avemco Insurance Company and Starr Insurance Company, both well-established aviation insurance providers offering competitive coverage options.