Texas State Aviation

Let us know if you've ever flown before and what your expectations are on your first flight. San Marcos is an ideal airport to begin your flight training! If you want to become a pilot, a discovery flight is a great way to learn about the plane you will train in and the flight instruments you'll be using while meeting a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI).

This is a license that permits the holder to act as the pilot-in-command of an aircraft privately. A commercial pilot license is a qualification that permits the holder to act as a pilot of an aircraft and be paid for his/her work. If training under Part 61, at least 250 hours of piloting time including 20 hours of training with an instructor and 10 hours of solo flight, and other requirements including several "cross-country" flights.

The cost varies, since it includes aircraft rental, instructor time, training, supplies and exams. The cost increases if you fly more than the minimum 40 hours towards earning your license. The cost can also increase depending on the aircraft you train in and the books, materials & supplies you purchase while training.

Texas State Aviation will meet students arriving by commercial air travel in San Antonio or Austin. Students will be taken to their hotel or apartment from the airport. We will take you to Texas State Aviation to tour the facilities, aircraft and airport. You will then receive information about policy and procedure.