Happy Holidays from Pilot Rise Flight School
As the year comes to a close, we want to thank our students, instructors, and the North Texas aviation community for being part of the Pilot Rise family. Whether you are actively training, considering your first flight, or planning goals for the year ahead, we wish you safe flying and a happy holiday season.
Getting Started with Flight Training at Pilot Rise Flight School
Starting flight training is an exciting step, but it often comes with a lot of questions. How does training work? What should you expect on day one? And what makes one flight school different from another?
This guide covers the essentials. It explains what new students should know before starting, how Pilot Rise approaches training, and what it is like to learn to fly in the North Texas aviation environment.
Getting Started: What New Students Should Know
You do not need prior aviation experience to begin flight training. Most students start with a Discovery Flight, which introduces the basics in a relaxed, instructor-guided environment.
Discovery Flights include a preflight briefing, hands-on flying, and a post-flight debrief.
Training costs vary by student, but consistency, preparation, and efficient lesson structure help reduce overall cost.
Each lesson combines ground discussion and flight time so students understand both how and why things work.
Responsible training habits, including preparation and checklist discipline, are emphasized from the beginning.
The Pilot Rise Training Philosophy
Pilot Rise trains pilots for real-world flying, not just checkrides. The goal is long-term proficiency, confidence, and safety.
Training is task-based, focusing on mastering individual skills rather than repeating rigid lessons.
Instructors emphasize understanding the “why” behind procedures and decisions.
Students are encouraged to learn from mistakes in controlled, safety-focused environments.
Strong fundamentals are prioritized before moving on to advanced maneuvers.
This approach helps students progress efficiently while building skills that last beyond the certificate.
Flying at Hicks Airfield and in North Texas
Pilot Rise is based at Hicks Airfield (T67), an excellent location for flight training.
Hicks is a non-towered airport, helping students build strong communication and situational awareness skills.
Lower congestion allows more efficient lessons and less time waiting on the ground.
Nearby airspace provides exposure to real-world traffic and navigation challenges.
North Texas weather teaches valuable skills like performance planning, wind management, and aeronautical decision-making.
Training in this environment prepares pilots to fly confidently at a wide variety of airports nationwide.
Is Flight Training Right for You?
Flight training requires commitment and consistency, but it is also highly rewarding. Whether your goal is recreational flying or a professional aviation career, quality instruction and the right environment make a significant difference.
At Pilot Rise, students receive structured, safety-focused training designed to build confident, capable pilots from day one.
If you are curious about flying, the best way to decide is to experience it yourself.
Schedule a Discovery Flight and see what training at Pilot Rise is really like.
