The average cost for a private pilot license in the DFW area ranges from $10,000 to $15,000, including flight time, ground instruction, books, and checkride fees. Training in your own aircraft can significantly reduce these costs since you're only paying instructor fees rather than aircraft rental rates.
No, you don't need to own an aircraft. McKenzie Flight Services offers three options: train in your own aircraft, rent from our established network at multiple DFW airports, or arrange rental from any third-party source you prefer.
We provide instruction throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, including 52F (Aero Valley), Grand Prairie Municipal (KGPM), Sherman Municipal (KSWI), and other DFW-area airports. We'll meet you at whichever location is most convenient for your training.
Most students complete their private pilot training in 4-8 months with consistent training. The FAA minimum is 40 hours of flight time, though the national average is 60-75 hours. Your timeline depends on training frequency, weather, and individual progress.
Yes! Training in your own aircraft is one of our specialties. Benefits include lower overall costs, becoming intimately familiar with your aircraft, meeting insurance requirements, and customizing training to your specific airplane's characteristics.
Instruction rates vary by service: Private Pilot Training ($60/hour), Commercial Training ($75/hour), Biennial Flight Reviews ($70/hour), Checkride Preparation ($75/hour), Ground Training ($35/hour), and Emergency Training ($80/hour). You only pay for instructor time - no aircraft rental markup.
Yes, we offer flexible scheduling including weekends and evenings to accommodate working professionals. Mobile instruction throughout DFW means we can meet you at your preferred airport at times that work with your schedule.
Michael McKenzie holds commercial single- and multi-engine ratings, complex and high-performance endorsements, instrument certification, and CFI credentials. He has nearly 7 years of aviation experience as a pilot, including 3 years in aviation maintenance, plus a degree in Aerospace Administration and Operations from Oklahoma State University.
Contact us at (972) 342-0109 or michael@mckenzieflightservices.com to schedule a discovery flight or discuss your training goals. We'll assess your situation, discuss aircraft options, and create a personalized training plan.
Absolutely. We specialize in aircraft owner instruction including insurance checkouts, type transitions, complex/high-performance endorsements, and tailwheel training. We come to your aircraft at your home airport.