# Pilot Rise Flight School

Pilot Rise Flight School is an award-winning Part 61 flight school serving Dallas, Fort Worth, and the DFW area from Dallas Executive Airport (KRBD) and Hicks Airfield (T67). The site covers Discovery Flights, private pilot training, instrument rating training, commercial pilot training, CFI and CFI-I training, aircraft rental, financing, student resources, and flight training articles.

Last updated from the Astro site data: 2026-07-26.

## Business Data

- Website: https://pilotrise.com/
- Phone: 817-755-5652
- Email: info@pilotrise.com
- Dallas location: Dallas Executive Airport (KRBD), 5673 Apollo Dr. Dallas, TX 75237, https://pilotrise.com/flight-school-dallas/
- Fort Worth location: Hicks Airfield (T67), 628 Aviator Dr. Fort Worth, TX 76179, https://pilotrise.com/flight-school-fort-worth/
- Area served: Dallas, Fort Worth, and the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex
- Training position: personalized, flexible, career-path flight training from Discovery Flight through instructor training
- Recognition and proof points used on site: 400+ pilots trained, 95% pass rate, AOPA Distinguished Flight School 2025 and 2026, 17+ training enhancements
- Standard instruction rate: $70/hr
- Early bird / night owl instruction rate: $65/hr
- CFI training instruction rate: $90/hr
- Discovery Flight pricing: $150 standard, $130 Cessna 150 option, $75 Dallas grand opening special when available

## Priority Pages

- Home: https://pilotrise.com/
- Book Flight in DFW: https://pilotrise.com/book-flight-dfw/
- Discovery Flight: https://pilotrise.com/discovery-flight/
- Dallas Flight Training Special: https://pilotrise.com/dallas-flight-training-special/
- Courses: https://pilotrise.com/our-courses/
- Private Pilot Training: https://pilotrise.com/our-courses/private-pilot/
- Instrument Rating Training: https://pilotrise.com/our-courses/instrument-rating/
- Commercial Pilot Training: https://pilotrise.com/our-courses/commercial-pilot/
- CFI and CFI-I Training: https://pilotrise.com/our-courses/certified-flight-instructor-training/
- Three Flight Training Paths: https://pilotrise.com/3-flight-training-paths/
- Training Aircraft: https://pilotrise.com/training-aircraft/
- Detailed Prices: https://pilotrise.com/detailed-prices/
- Financing: https://pilotrise.com/financing/
- Stratus Financing: https://pilotrise.com/stratus-financing/
- Flight Training Finance: https://pilotrise.com/flight-training-finance/
- 529 Plans for Flight Training: https://pilotrise.com/529-plans-for-flight-training/
- Dallas Location: https://pilotrise.com/flight-school-dallas/
- Fort Worth Location: https://pilotrise.com/flight-school-fort-worth/
- About Pilot Rise: https://pilotrise.com/about-pilot-rise/
- Safety and Maintenance: https://pilotrise.com/safety-and-maintenance/
- Instructors: https://pilotrise.com/instructors/
- Contact: https://pilotrise.com/contact-us/
- Resources: https://pilotrise.com/resources/
- Articles: https://pilotrise.com/articles/
- FAQ: https://pilotrise.com/frequently-asked-questions/

## Student Resources

- Private Pilot Resources: https://pilotrise.com/private-pilot-resources/
- Instrument Rating Resources: https://pilotrise.com/instrument-rating-resources/
- Commercial Pilot Resources: https://pilotrise.com/commercial-pilot-resources/
- CFI Resources: https://pilotrise.com/cfi-resources/
- Six Steps to Become an Airline Pilot: https://pilotrise.com/6-steps-to-become-an-airline-pilot/
- Airport Parking: https://pilotrise.com/airport-parking/
- Discovery Flight Gift Certificate: https://pilotrise.com/discovery-flight-gift-certificate/
- Discovery Flight Details: https://pilotrise.com/discovery-flight-details/
- Lesson 1 Details: https://pilotrise.com/lesson-1-details/
- Checkout Flight Details: https://pilotrise.com/checkout-flight-details/
- Discounted Rental Deal: https://pilotrise.com/discounted-rental-deal/
- Referral Program: https://pilotrise.com/referral-program/
- Social Feed: https://pilotrise.com/social-feed/
- Review Pilot Rise: https://pilotrise.com/review-us/
- Flight Training Guide: https://pilotrise.com/cp/

## Fleet Data

- Star - Cessna 172 N738TZ: Hicks Airfield, available, Garmin G500 / Garmin 750 / Garmin 650 / autopilot / air conditioning / IFR approved, $180/hr wet standard, $160/hr discount, https://pilotrise.com/training-aircraft/cessna-172-n738tz/
- Ranger - Cessna 172Q N912AT: Dallas Executive, available, dual G5s / Garmin GPS avionics / IFR approved, $160/hr wet standard, $150/hr discount, https://pilotrise.com/training-aircraft/cessna-172q-n912at/
- Cowboy - Cessna 172P N89878: Hicks Airfield, available, Avidyne 540 / TruTrak autopilot / dual G5s / IFR approved, $160/hr wet standard, $155/hr discount, https://pilotrise.com/training-aircraft/cessna-172p-n89878/
- Maverick - Cessna 172G N172JA: Hicks Airfield, available, S-TEC 50 autopilot / dual G5s / Garmin GTN 750 / IFR approved, $165/hr wet standard, $155/hr discount, https://pilotrise.com/training-aircraft/cessna-172g-n172ja/
- Goose - Cessna 172I N46198: Hicks Airfield, available, dual G5s / Garmin 355 IFR GPS / IFR approved, $165/hr wet standard, $155/hr discount, https://pilotrise.com/training-aircraft/cessna-172i-n46198/
- Blue Jay - Cessna 150M N714FW: Hicks Airfield, available, VFR two-seat trainer, $130/hr wet standard, $115/hr discount, https://pilotrise.com/training-aircraft/cessna-150m-n714fw/
- Dusty - Cessna 150M N447DK: Dallas Executive, available, VFR two-seat trainer, $115/hr wet standard, $110/hr discount, https://pilotrise.com/training-aircraft/cessna-150m-n447dk/
- Gleim Virtual Cockpit BATD: Hicks Airfield, available, FAA-approved basic aviation training device, free for students after lessons under site terms, https://pilotrise.com/training-aircraft/gleim-virtual-cockpit-batd/
- Mooney M20F N3535X: Hicks Airfield, returning Fall 2026, complex IFR aircraft, $230/hr wet standard, https://pilotrise.com/training-aircraft/mooney-m20f-n3535x/

## Instructor Pages

- Jaxon Craig, Manager Fort Worth: https://pilotrise.com/instructors/jaxon-craig/
- Anthony Balaity, Manager Dallas: https://pilotrise.com/instructors/anthony-balaity/
- Jordan Connors, Instructor Fort Worth: https://pilotrise.com/instructors/jordan-connors/
- Ricky Carazo, Instructor Fort Worth: https://pilotrise.com/instructors/ricky-carazo/
- Diana Crump, Instructor Fort Worth: https://pilotrise.com/instructors/diana-crump/
- Andrew Dahlstrom, Instructor Fort Worth: https://pilotrise.com/instructors/andrew-dahlstrom/
- Sam Smola, Instructor Fort Worth: https://pilotrise.com/instructors/sam-smola/
- Liam O'Flaherty, Instructor Fort Worth: https://pilotrise.com/instructors/liam-oflaherty/
- Jayna Moore, Instructor Fort Worth: https://pilotrise.com/instructors/jayna-moore/
- Tanner Peels, Instructor Fort Worth: https://pilotrise.com/instructors/tanner-peels/
- Jake Kennedy, Instructor Dallas: https://pilotrise.com/instructors/jake-kennedy/
- Michael People, Instructor Dallas: https://pilotrise.com/instructors/michael-people/
- Taylor Reed, Instructor Dallas: https://pilotrise.com/instructors/taylor-reed/
- Jason Ritter, Student Services: https://pilotrise.com/instructors/jason-ritter/
- Michael Forseth, Founder / Owner: https://pilotrise.com/instructors/michael-forseth/

## Article Hub

The site has 52 published article routes in the Astro content collection. Uncategorized WordPress duplicate paths are intentionally excluded from the current article collection.

### Aircraft Articles

- 2 Astounding Expenses That Will Make You Rethink Owning a Plane: https://pilotrise.com/aircraft/2-astounding-expenses-owning-airplane/
- 8 Surprising Facts Hidden in Your Cessna POH: https://pilotrise.com/aircraft/8-surprising-facts-hidden-in-your-cessna-poh/
- Fuel Efficiency of the Airbus A320 NEO Compared to Car Travel: https://pilotrise.com/aircraft/fuel-efficiency-of-a320/
- Handling Engine Fires in Flight: Essential Knowledge for Pilots: https://pilotrise.com/aircraft/handling-engine-fires/
- Understanding Aircraft Cabin Pressurization: https://pilotrise.com/aircraft/jet-pressurization-system/
- Why Most Small Planes Lack Air Conditioning: https://pilotrise.com/aircraft/small-planes-air-conditioning/
- Understanding Adverse Yaw: What Every Pilot Needs to Know: https://pilotrise.com/aircraft/understanding-adverse-yaw/
- Why the Cessna 172 is The Best Trainer: https://pilotrise.com/aircraft/why-the-cessna-172-is-the-best-trainer/
- The Aerodynamic Connection Between Yaw and Roll in Flight: https://pilotrise.com/aircraft/yaw-and-roll/

### Airline Pilot Articles

- 4 Common Misconceptions About Airline Pilots: https://pilotrise.com/airline-pilot/4-common-misconceptions-airline-pilots/
- The Role of Airline Pilots in the Era of Autopilot: https://pilotrise.com/airline-pilot/airline-pilots-and-autopilot/
- The Commuter Airline Pilot: Navigating Life Between Airports: https://pilotrise.com/airline-pilot/commuter-airline-pilot/
- How to Become an Airline Pilot: https://pilotrise.com/airline-pilot/how-to-become-an-airline-pilot/

### Instructor and Certificate Articles

- Pilots: 6 Easy Steps - Weather Risk Management Skills in Aviation: https://pilotrise.com/certified-flight-instructor/6-steps-weather-risk/
- What to Expect in Your Certified Flight Instructor Training: https://pilotrise.com/certified-flight-instructor/what-to-expect-in-your-certified-flight-instructor-training/
- The Benefits of Obtaining a Commercial Pilot Certificate: https://pilotrise.com/commercial-pilot-certificate/benefits-of-obtaining-a-commercial-pilot-certificate/
- How to Prepare for Your Commercial Pilot Certificate Exam: https://pilotrise.com/commercial-pilot-certificate/prepare-for-your-commercial-pilot-certificate-exam/
- The Importance Of Continuous Learning For Flight Instructors: https://pilotrise.com/flight-instructors/importance-of-learning-for-flight-instructors/
- Mastering Crosswind Takeoffs and Landings: https://pilotrise.com/flight-instructors/mastering-crosswind-takeoffs-and-landings-safety-tips-and-considerations/
- The Instructors Who Build More Than Pilots: https://pilotrise.com/flight-instructors/the-instructors-who-build-more-than-pilots/
- Instrument time, Understanding When Pilots Can Log Actual: https://pilotrise.com/instrument-ratings/instrument-time-understanding-when-pilots-can-log-actual/
- Top Mistakes to Avoid When Pursuing Your Private Pilot's License: https://pilotrise.com/private-pilots-license/get-your-private-pilots-license/

### Flight Training Articles

- What Flight Simulator Do Flight Schools Use: https://pilotrise.com/flight-schools/what-flight-simulator-do-flight-schools-use/
- 8 Misconceptions about Flying and the Realities of It: https://pilotrise.com/flight-training/8-misconceptions-about-flying/
- Understanding Aircraft Icing: Types, Impacts, and Prevention: https://pilotrise.com/flight-training/aircraft-icing/
- Airline Pilot: Time Spent at Home: https://pilotrise.com/flight-training/airline-pilot-an-inside-view/
- Cessna 150 vs. 172: Why One Size Doesn't Fit All in Flight Training: https://pilotrise.com/flight-training/c150-vs-c172/
- How to Choose the Right Flight School for Your Private Pilot's License: https://pilotrise.com/flight-training/choose-the-right-flight-school/
- Currency vs. Proficiency in Aviation: Understanding the Difference: https://pilotrise.com/flight-training/currency-vs-proficiency-in-aviation-understanding-the-difference/
- Flight Schools: 17 Red Flags Every Student Pilot Should Be Aware Of: https://pilotrise.com/flight-training/flight-schools-17-red-flags/
- Flight Training Support Guide: https://pilotrise.com/flight-training/flight-training-support-guide/
- Flying Smarter in the Texas Heat: https://pilotrise.com/flight-training/flying-smarter-in-the-texas-heat/
- Getting Started with Flight Training at Pilot Rise Flight School: https://pilotrise.com/flight-training/getting-started-with-flight-training-at-pilot-rise-flight-school/
- A Comprehensive Guide to Flight Training: Everything You Need to Know: https://pilotrise.com/flight-training/guide-to-flight-training/
- Hicks Airfield - Traffic Pattern Entry and Exit Procedures: https://pilotrise.com/flight-training/hicks-airfield-traffic-pattern-entry-exit-procedures-t67/
- How to Learn as a Pilot: https://pilotrise.com/flight-training/how-to-learn-as-a-pilot/
- Is it Cheaper to Buy Your Own Plane: https://pilotrise.com/flight-training/is-it-cheaper-to-buy-your-own-plane/
- Surviving the Night: Safely Landing Without Runway Lights: https://pilotrise.com/flight-training/landing-without-runway-lights/
- Mastering Airport Pattern Entry and Exit Techniques: https://pilotrise.com/flight-training/mastering-airport-pattern-entry-and-exit-techniques/
- Common pre-solo flight and instruction requirements: https://pilotrise.com/flight-training/pre-solo/
- Risk Mitigation: 13 Essential Strategies for Private Pilots: https://pilotrise.com/flight-training/risk-mitigation-13-essential-strategies-for-private-pilots/
- The Role of Flight Simulators in Pilot Training: https://pilotrise.com/flight-training/role-of-flight-simulators/
- Smarter Flight Training Starts Here - AI Training Records: https://pilotrise.com/flight-training/smarter-flight-training-starts-here-ai-training-records/
- 7 Best Study Strategies During Flight Training: https://pilotrise.com/flight-training/study-strategies/
- Study Tools: https://pilotrise.com/flight-training/study-tools/
- The Heart of Spring Flying: https://pilotrise.com/flight-training/the-heart-of-spring-flying/
- Thinking About Learning to Fly? Start With a Discovery Flight: https://pilotrise.com/flight-training/thinking-about-learning-to-fly-start-with-a-discovery-flight/
- Building Safer, Smarter Pilots: How Thorndike's Laws Guide Training at Pilot Rise: https://pilotrise.com/flight-training/thorndikes-laws-guide-pilotrise/
- Top 5 Must-Have Apps for Aspiring Pilots: A Simple Guide: https://pilotrise.com/flight-training/top-5-must-have-apps-for-aspiring-pilots-a-simple-guide/
- Understanding Different Types of Airspeeds in Aviation: https://pilotrise.com/flight-training/types-of-airspeeds-aviation/
- Why Consistency Matters in Flight Training: https://pilotrise.com/flight-training/why-consistency-matters-in-flight-training-pilot-rise-flight-school/
- Winter Operations and Safe Run-Up Direction at Hicks Airfield: https://pilotrise.com/flight-training/winter-operations-safe-run-up-direction-at-hicks-airfield-t67/

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- LLMS.txt: https://pilotrise.com/llms.txt
- Privacy Policy: https://pilotrise.com/privacy-policy/
- Terms and Conditions: https://pilotrise.com/terms-and-conditions/
- Policies: https://pilotrise.com/policies/
- Terms of Service for Scheduling Online: https://pilotrise.com/terms-of-service-scheduling-online/

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