PilotBound estimate · Waco, TX
What flight training at Waco Flight Training costs
Their published rates: $190/hr aircraft (wet) + $80/hr instructor·verified July 8, 2026 Source
Rates are wet. Figures are the retail rate; cash and block-account prices run a few dollars lower (the Cherokee 180 drops to about $180 to $185).
Estimates use Waco Flight Training's published Piper Cherokee 180 and instructor rates (verified July 8, 2026), shown in USD for planning only. Real cost varies by student, weather, and pace. An honest range, not a quote.
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