American Flyers: Flight School in Addison, Texas

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Location: Addison, Texas
School Type: Local flight school
Training Focus: Pilot training
Home Airport: Addison Airport (KADS)
Google Rating: 4.0 (76 reviews)

Call (972) 407-0295 Get Directions Visit Website

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Hours

Monday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM

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What Students and Pilots Say

★★★★★ 1 year ago

I personally have had a great experience here. They have quality instructors and a great staff. All their plans are well maintained which is a big plus. If you take initiative in your program and communicate your needs they are very accommodating. They take constructive feedback really seriously and are always looking for ways to help their students meet their goals so don’t be afraid to speak up if you feel like so…
Andrew Adjei via Google

★★★★★ 1 year ago

I only have positive things to say when it comes to American Flyers! From the day I started flight training I was impressed by the friendliness of the instructors and the pristine maintenance of the planes. There is open communication between students, instructors, and those running the front desk which makes all the difference! I highly recommend this school.
Alexandra Prezioso via Google

★★★★★ 1 year ago

Great flight school got my ppl, Ira, and cax. Phenomenal instructors who are caring, patient, and willing to teach. I only wish we had in house examiners to shorten the wait for a check ride.
Joseph Kim (JJ) via Google

★★★★★ 1 year ago

Received all my training starting from 0 flight hours to a commercial rating at the North location in about 7-8 months. Fantastic staff and CFIs. Unlike other flight schools in the area who might just care about building their hours, every single instructor here genuinely cares about your progress and success; not just for a checkride, but for your overall pilot career. The 1-on-1 instruction the North location prov…
Ryan via Google

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Planning Your Training Here

Planning training at a local school like American Flyers 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 Addison, the three friction points that stretch part-time timelines.

What Flying in Texas Teaches You

Texas training operates at scale: enormous VFR practice areas, hundreds of airports, and the Dallas metro's layered airspace teaching Bravo-adjacent procedures from early lessons. Gulf moisture feeds spring storm systems that demand real weather respect, while long stretches of the year deliver back-to-back flyable days. Students finish with wind skills; Texas crosswinds are a rite of passage.

How to Evaluate American Flyers 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 Addison means building your early hours in Texas 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 American Flyers

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 American Flyers'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 Addison, 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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