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Cycle 2: Pilot

Command the Skies

Pilot
Cycle 2

Pilot

Command the Skies

Master flight dynamics, navigation, and aerial operations. Gain a new perspective.

Anchor courseThe core training involves earning a private pilot license through ground school and real flight time. Students learn to read weather and handle real flying conditions.

Local places

Harvey & Rihn Aviation101 Airport Blvd, La Porte

Take FAA Part 61/141 flight training toward Private, Instrument and Commercial ratings.

Nearest is in La Porte
Ages not stated · full program
EAA Chapter 12 Young EaglesEllington Spaceport, Houston

Get a free introductory airplane flight from volunteer pilots at a Young Eagles rally.

Nearest is in Houston
Cost: $0Min age: 8
Ages 8+ · half-day visit
Flying Tigers Flight School12711 Blume Ave, Houston

Take a $75 discovery flight or train for Private, Instrument and Commercial certificates at Ellington.

Nearest is in Houston
Cost: $75 discovery flight
Black Pilots of America - Les Morris Summer Flight AcademyHouston Southwest Airport (KAXH), 503 McKeever Rd, Arcola, TX 77583

Students complete 40 hours of FAA-approved ground school and 10 hours of dual flight instruction covering preflight checks, taxiing, takeoffs, navigation, and landings.

Cost: Not statedMin age: Not stated

Young aviators do hands-on STEM activities and explore the museum's historic aircraft in single-day camps over Thanksgiving break.

Cost: $85 per Camp (Just $70 for Aviator Level Members or Higher)Min age: 9
Ages 9+ · half-day visit

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