Buck's Flight Academy LLC: Flight School in Guthrie, Oklahoma

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Location: Guthrie, Oklahoma
School Type: Local flight school
Training Focus: Pilot training
Google Rating: 4.8 (24 reviews)

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Hours

Monday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Thursday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sunday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

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What Students and Pilots Say

★★★★★ 4 weeks ago

Bucks is by far the best flight school in the United States. Kenny and his team of flight instructors make you enjoy and love every lesson. I got my private pilot with them and will continue instrument with them very soon. There in house Maintenance is very important to me since I am also a mechanic and see what goes behind the scenes. And they go far and beyond to meet FAA standards and make sure the aircraft is saf…
Luis Alvarez via Google

★★★★★ 4 months ago

When I first contacted Buck’s, Kenny one of the owners and Victor the Chief Flight Instructor at the time both met me at the hangar and showed me one of the airplanes. They made sure I fully understood why was to be expected and made sure all my questions were answered. I now have over 50 hours in Buc’s planes and lots of time with 2 instructors that have been nothing short of spectacular! The level of care, instruc…
Justin Dodson via Google

★★★★★ 4 months ago

I frequently rent from Bucks and can confidently say I always feel safe in their aircraft, the owners do an incredible job maintaining their fleet all while keeping the cost down for affordability. The instructors I’ve flown with are top notch and very knowledgeable. Highly recommend!
Phillip Deckard via Google

★★★★★ 4 months ago

After being tossed around flight schools and instructors due to multiple knee surgeries and rehabilitation, I found myself at Bucks. By far the most comfortable and reassuring flight school I have ever been apart of. Beyond the affordability, Bucks is set apart by a very caring, dedicated and talented crew of instructors and an extremely well maintained flight line. Kenny and Kathy are very kind and gracious people a…
Mason Amis via Google

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Planning Your Training Here

Planning training at a local school like Buck's Flight Academy LLC 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 Guthrie, the three friction points that stretch part-time timelines.

What Flying in Oklahoma Teaches You

Oklahoma flying builds wind pilots. The state's steady south flow and gusty frontal passages make crosswind landings a daily skill rather than an occasional challenge, and wide-open airspace keeps lessons efficient. Tulsa and Oklahoma City anchor an aviation culture that runs deep, from maintenance schools to military training routes.

How to Evaluate Buck's Flight Academy LLC 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 Guthrie means building your early hours in Oklahoma 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 Buck's Flight Academy LLC

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 Buck's Flight Academy LLC'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 Guthrie, 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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