Learn to Fly
Flight Schools
A starting list of flight training options in and around Austin. Details like pricing and fleet change often — always confirm current info directly with the school.
Above and Beyond Aviation
One of Austin's longest-running flight schools (est. 2000s), a Cessna Pilot Center offering Private, Instrument, Commercial, and CFI training plus aircraft rental, based at KAUS with a second location at Austin Executive Airport.
aboveaviation.com →Genesis Aero
Central Texas' only Cirrus Training Partner, based at Georgetown Executive Airport. Part 141 and Part 61 instruction with a Cessna and Cirrus fleet, plus aircraft management and maintenance.
genesis-aero.com →Pilots Choice Aviation
Comprehensive, personalized flight instruction based at Georgetown Executive Airport, including discovery flights and structured training programs.
pilotschoice.com →ATP Flight School
Professional/career-track flight training with an airline-oriented curriculum, based at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.
atpflightschool.com →React Flight Academy
Flight training based at KAUS using G1000-equipped Cessna 172s, with a focus on modern avionics and simulation-based instruction.
Add website link →AeroGuard Flight Training Center
Accelerated flight training programs based at Georgetown Municipal Airport, north of Austin.
flyaeroguard.com →US Aviation Academy
Flight training out of San Marcos Regional Airport, south of Austin, covering everything from private through commercial certificates.
usaviationacademy.com →Black Hound Aviation
Flight school based at San Marcos Airport serving the greater Austin area.
blackhoundaviation.com →Austin Aviation Training
Central Texas flight training offering Sport Pilot, Private Pilot, Instrument Rating, and Commercial Pilot programs.
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