STARLIGHT FLIGHT: Flight School in Addison, Texas

Photos via Google Maps; they belong to their authors.

Location: Addison, Texas
School Type: Local flight school
Training Focus: Pilot training
Home Airport: Addison Airport (KADS)
Google Rating: 4.7 (55 reviews)

Call (214) 608-6102 Get Directions Visit Website

Listing data is maintained editorially and confirmed with schools over time. Programs and pricing change; verify details directly before enrolling.

See It on the Map

What Students and Pilots Say

★★★★★ 5 months ago

This was the best date with my wife ever! Starlight flight was a great experience! David was accommodating and fit us into the schedule last minute. Cade was a great pilot, fun, and friendly! Can’t wait to fly with them again! 5/5 recommend!!
Michael Morrill via Google

★★★★★ 8 months ago

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5/5 — An unforgettable experience I booked a helicopter ride with Starlight, and the entire experience was perfect from start to finish. The staff was professional, welcoming, and made everything feel smooth and easy. Our pilot was amazing — calm, friendly, and made us feel completely safe the whole time. The ride itself was incredible. The views over Dallas were beautiful, and the timing was perfect for…
Harera Jean via Google

★☆☆☆☆ 3 months ago

0 stars. Scheduled a flight on April 14th for April 18th. First time experience for my boyfriend’s birthday so we both were super excited and ecstatic. The scheduling process with David was pleasant. I even mistakenly paid for two flights and refunded for 1. Made it there at 7:03, checked in with the receptionist and waited. And waited. Pilot walks in, never greets himself while we proceed to wait. It’s approaching 7…
Siedah Edmond via Google

★★★★★ 1 year ago

10/10 would definitely recommend! Ben, our pilot, was absolutely amazing, so friendly, professional, courteous. We were running late, due to a wreck (Dallas traffic🙄), and he could tell we were anxious about that....he reassured us that it was fine, we were not being rushed. He even took the time to take pictures for us. My daughter has always wanted to fly, but my younger daughter refuses. So, I thought this would b…
Jeri House via Google

Reviews via Google Maps; they belong to their authors and are not our endorsement.

Planning Your Training Here

Planning training at a local school like STARLIGHT FLIGHT 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 STARLIGHT FLIGHT 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 STARLIGHT FLIGHT

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 STARLIGHT FLIGHT'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.

Get Matched

Considering STARLIGHT FLIGHT? Tell us your goal and timeline and we'll line this school up against comparable options near you, with the financing routes and scholarship deadlines that fit. One form, no spam, a real reply within a business day.