I wouldn't be an airline pilot without this flight school. I did my private, instrument, and commercial with Pilot Rise. I wish I would've found them sooner. Could've saved me a lot of headaches, money, and restarts.
Fort Worth Flight Schoolat Hicks Airfield
Learn to fly at Hicks Airfield.
Choose a Fort Worth flight school at Hicks Airfield (T67) for flexible nontowered operations, quick practice-area access, nearby towered-airport experience, and instructors who tailor training around your goals and progress.
Beyond FAA MinimumsPersonalized Training
Flexible SchedulingFinancing Available
Student Stories
What DFW Pilots Say About Us
Real words from real student pilots who chose Pilot Rise Flight School for their Private Pilot, Instrument Rating, Commercial, and CFI training in Dallas-Fort Worth.
I've had a really great experience at this flight school. Everyone is friendly, professional, and always willing to help. Huge shoutout to Anthony Balaity, he's an awesome instructor who's patient, explains everything clearly, and makes learning to teach and fly feel a lot less intimidating.
I highly recommend Pilot Rise. Jordan Connors is an amazing instructor. He explains everything in a way that is easy to understand and grasp. Every lesson is filled valuable information and is a great experience.
Great school. Great instructors. Good safe aircraft. I finished up PPL with Carson, he is very knowledgeable. All the other instructors there have been very helpful and made it fun! I highly recommend this flight school.
All of the instructors make sure you as a student are learning and retaining the knowledge necessary to safely fly a plane and by doing so, you are well prepared to complete your FAA check ride.
Pilot rise is a great place for your aviation training! They are very flexible, knowledgeable, and professional.
I highly recommend Pilot Rise as a flight school! Their facilities, well-maintained aircraft, and supportive staff created an excellent environment for learning. From the start, I felt confident I was in good hands.
Amazing Flight School! I recently completed my CFI certification through Pilot Rise! The Aircraft are very well kept. Maintenance is always addressed promptly and completed in a timely manner.
Why Train at a Fort Worth Flight School at Hicks Airfield?
Flexible Airfield
More room to adapt.
- No tower flow
- Easier lesson adjustments
- Simple, flexible operations
Quick Access Practice
Point west and get to work.
- Short flight to practice areas
- Clear of busy DFW airspace
- More time training
Nearby Towered Airports
Tower practice is minutes away.
- Alliance nearby
- Meacham nearby
- Easy ATC practice
On-Site Maintenance
Keep training moving with on-site maintenance support.
- Faster troubleshooting
- Less downtime
- Better support for a training fleet
Convenient for Fort Worth and North Tarrant County
Pilot Rise at Hicks Airfield serves students from Fort Worth and nearby communities with direct access to T67:
Keller, Haslet, Saginaw, Southlake, Roanoke, north Fort Worth, and students commuting from Arlington.
Meet the Fort Worth Team
Jaxon Craig
Manager Fort Worth
From the moment Jaxon took his first discovery flight, he was hooked. The thrill of soaring above the earth lit a fire within him, leading him...
Jordan Connors
Instructor Fort Worth
Jordan began flying in 2022 and completed part of his flight training at Pilot Rise, including using Pilot Rise as his foundation while training as a...
Ricky Carazo
Instructor Fort Worth
Having graduated from the American Airlines Cadet Academy, Ricky has been deeply involved in aviation from a young age. While still in high school, he...
Diana Crump
Instructor Fort Worth
With 8 years of flying and a decade of experience in aviation safety, Diana brings a deep expertise to her field. Her knowledge is enhanced by both a...
Andrew Dahlstrom
Instructor Fort Worth
Andrew has had a deep passion for aviation from a young age, often begging his dad to take him to air shows and museums. With over six years of...
Sam Smola
Instructor Fort Worth
Sam has always dreamed of a career in aviation. After taking a discovery flight with Pilot Rise he was hooked. He received his Private Pilot License...
Liam O'Flaherty
Instructor Fort Worth
Liam is a third generation pilot with aviation in his blood and a strong foundation of knowledge to match. He has completed his two year degree and is...
Jayna Moore
Instructor Fort Worth
Jayna brings energy and enthusiasm to everything she does, whether she's paddle boarding at sunrise, line dancing on the weekend, hiking new trails...
Tanner Peels
Instructor Fort Worth
Originally from Chattanooga, TN, Tanner moved to Texas with his wife in 2022. His aviation journey started with a discovery flight at Pilot Rise...
Jason Ritter
Student Services
Jason is the friendly voice behind the phone, making sure you're taken care of every step of the way. He loves his wife, kids, the Texas Rangers, and...
Michael Forseth
Founder / Owner
Michael Forseth is the founder of Pilot Rise and a current Airbus A320 airline pilot. He began flying at 15, soloed at 16, completed his flight...
Where training can lead
From Pilot Rise to careers across aviation.
A select sample of Pilot Rise students and graduates—not a comprehensive list.
Karl Tabler
Frontier Airlines
Carson Trummel
Airshare
Upendra Nemkul
American Eagle Airlines
Brandon Fleck
North Country Aviation
Shelby Laferney
American Airlines
Brandon Cheung
PSA Airlines
Chad Tremie
Global Airlines
Karis Hernandez
American Airlines
Bridgette Wells
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics
Tyler Barker
Gulfstream Aerospace
Richard Spohnholtz
Brett's Spray Service
Solomon Meiyappan
FlightSafety International
Blake Baugus
Southwest Airlines
Ethan Calhoun
Citation 560 Captain
Daniel Chan
SkyWest Airlines
Michael Collier
American Airlines
Nathan Day
Envoy Air
Aaron Flores
Air Transport International (ATI)
Oscar Garcia
Gulfstream G650 Corporate Pilot
William Martin
United Airlines
Neal Smith
Envoy Air
Andrew Smith
Envoy Air
Aidan Tune
Envoy Air
Jarrod Waddell
SkyWest Airlines
David Walsh
Envoy Air
Jannette Mason
Mesa Airlines
Fort Worth Training Fleet
Cessna 172 N738TZ - "Star"
$180 / hour wet*
Perfect for all levels of training with Garmin G500, Garmin 750, Garmin 650, dual-axis autopilot, air conditioning, and IFR approval.
Cessna 172I N46198 - "Goose"
$165 / hour wet*
Perfect for all levels of training with dual G5s, Garmin 355 IFR GPS, modern radios, ADS-B, and IFR approval.
Cessna 172G N6087R - "Iceman"
$165 / hour wet*
IFR Cessna 172G at Hicks with Garmin G5 and a forgiving Continental O-300.
Cessna 172G N172JA - "Maverick"
$165 / hour wet*
Perfect for all levels of training with S-TEC 50 autopilot, dual G5s, Garmin GTN 750, extended range tanks, and IFR approval.
Cessna 172P N89878 - "Cowboy"
$160 / hour wet*
Perfect for all levels of training with Avidyne 540 GPS, TruTrak autopilot, dual G5s, ADS-B, and IFR approval.
Cessna 150M N714FW - "Blue Jay"
$130 / hour wet*
Perfect for private, commercial, and CFI training with dual AV-30s, ADS-B, new radios, and VFR certification.
Gleim Virtual Cockpit Fort Worth
FREE
Use this Fort Worth BATD to maintain instrument currency, cut training costs, and maintain proficiency.
Twin Apache PA-23
Coming Fall 2026
Perfect for multi-engine training with dual G5s, Garmin IFR GPS, ADS-B in/out, and 160 knots.
Mooney M20F N3535X
Down for extended maintenance — expected to return by the end of 2026
N3535X is down for extended maintenance and is expected to return by the end of 2026. After its return, Pilot Rise will provide checkout and training support for this third-party managed Mooney.
What to Expect on Your First Visit
Hicks is an active, friendly airfield, and your first visit is meant to feel easy from the moment you arrive.
Arrive 15 Minutes Early
Plan to arrive about 15 minutes before your lesson. Park in the side garage of our main hangar.
Stay Clear of the Runway
Aircraft always have the right of way. Do not drive on the runway, and be careful around taxiways. Airplanes can take up the full taxiway, so do not pass them.
Take a Tour
Want to see the place before you fly? We are happy to show you around the office, classrooms, hangar, aircraft, airport, and maintenance area.
Meet Your Instructor
Before the flight, your instructor will talk with you about your goals and what brought you to aviation. At Pilot Rise, training is personal. We adjust the pace, focus, and plan to fit you.
Start Flying
You will join your instructor for the aircraft preflight, then head up for a hands-on lesson. We want you to understand what is happening, not just ride along, so you will be introduced to the controls, communication, and real decisions pilots make from day one.
Hicks Airfield Q&A
Is Hicks Airfield a good place to start flight training?
Yes. Hicks is a simple, active airfield that gives students room to learn without the added flow of a towered airport on every lesson.
- Students can focus on fundamentals early.
- Practice areas are easy to reach.
- Towered airport practice is still nearby.
How does Hicks help keep lessons efficient?
Hicks gives instructors flexibility to adapt each lesson to the student, weather, traffic, and goal.
- Quick access to practice areas helps reduce wasted time.
- The airport supports repeated pattern and local work.
- On-site maintenance helps keep the fleet moving.
Can I practice towered airport communication from Hicks?
Yes. Hicks is close to towered airports such as Alliance and Meacham, making it practical to introduce ATC communication at the right pace.
Can I tour the Fort Worth location before booking a flight?
Yes. Call us to schedule a visit to the office, classrooms, hangar, aircraft, airport, and maintenance area.
Review our airport parking page for Hicks arrival and garage parking instructions.
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Discovery Flight
$15030-minute intro flight with hands-on experience.
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$150Perfect for birthdays and holidays.
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Start with a discovery flight, train for a certificate or rating, or build a complete career-focused plan at Hicks Airfield.
