Del Sol Aviation: Flight School in Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
School Type: Local flight school
Training Focus: Pilot training
Google Rating: 4.6 (53 reviews)

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Hours

Monday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

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What Students and Pilots Say

★★★★★ 4 months ago

I have been a big fan of Del Sol for years. Since my discovery flight it’s all that has been on my mind. To make it to the big time and fly airplanes for a living. Throughout the last year of training with them I have witnessed just that, students becoming CFI’s in their ranks and those very same CFI’s finding great careers at Regional airlines, or one of the companies that affiliate themselves with Del Sol. The flig…
Zachery Brumbaugh via Google

★★★★★ 3 months ago

I had an outstanding experience at Del Sol Aviation both as a student and later as a flight instructor. As a student, the training was structured, professional, and tailored to help me progress efficiently while building real confidence in the cockpit. The instructors were knowledgeable, approachable, and genuinely invested in my success. Transitioning into an instructor role there only reinforced how strong the ope…
Cole Rhynard via Google

★★★★★ 3 months ago

Highly recommend Del Sol Aviation for all of your training needs! The Preston family run a First Class operation with a continually growing fleet of exceptionally maintained aircraft! I went to Del Sol originally for their written testing service while completing the Military Competency process prior to retiring from active duty. With a fresh Multi-Engine Instructor certificate in hand, I was graciously offered a …
dvelias via Google

★★★★★ 2 months ago

I had a great experience at Del Sol this week. The staff was very friendly and they had an impressive fleet. The airline recruiting events they set up have helped me greatly in networking and preparing my airline pilot career.
Luke Hedin via Google

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Planning Your Training Here

Planning training at a local school like Del Sol Aviation trades the academy's speed for flexibility and often meaningfully lower total cost. The pay-as-you-fly model keeps your money in your control, and training two to three lessons weekly around work is the proven rhythm, enough frequency to retain skills without the academy's all-in schedule. The variable to manage is momentum: local-school students who succeed book standing lesson slots, fly year-round, and treat ground study as homework rather than something that happens at the airport. Ask about aircraft scheduling depth, instructor availability on your target days, and examiner wait times in Albuquerque, the three friction points that stretch part-time timelines.

What Flying in New Mexico Teaches You

New Mexico is high-desert flying at its purest: field elevations that start at a mile, density altitude every afternoon, restricted areas and MOAs that teach airspace planning, and air so clear that navigation checkpoints show up early. Albuquerque adds Sunport structure and the world's most famous balloon traffic every October.

How to Evaluate Del Sol Aviation on Your Tour

Every school on this directory gets the same advice from us, because the fundamentals don't move. Walk the ramp and count how many aircraft are down for maintenance. Ask how many lessons a week they can actually schedule you, and how far out the booking calendar runs. Ask for first-attempt checkride pass rates and how long students wait for an examiner. And keep your money in your control: pay as you fly, or in small blocks with clear refund terms.

Then weigh the location itself. Training in Albuquerque means building your early hours in New Mexico weather and airspace, and both become part of your airmanship. Our school-selection guide covers the full vetting checklist, and the financing page maps scholarships and loans that apply at schools like this one.

Common Questions About Training at Del Sol Aviation

How long would my training take here?

Part-time students flying two to three lessons weekly typically earn a private certificate in six to twelve months and a commercial certificate in two to three years, with pace set by your calendar and the weather. Consistency decides everything: standing lesson slots beat sporadic bursts by months.

What will it cost, and can I get help paying?

Get Del Sol Aviation's current rates directly; published numbers age fast in this industry. Nationally, plan on $80,000 to $120,000 from zero time to commercial certificates before instructing pay starts offsetting costs. Our financing guide maps the loans, scholarships, and airline cadet programs that apply here, and several scholarship cycles go undersubscribed every single year.

How should I arrange a visit?

Call ahead and ask for a tour on a normal training day, not a quiet one. Use the directions button above to plan the drive to Albuquerque, arrive early enough to watch ramp operations, and bring the vetting checklist from this page. A school proud of its operation will show you everything; hesitation is itself an answer.

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