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Piper PA-28-151 Warrior
Tail · N786DJOur most popular trainer. New paint, new interior, RAM 160 HP upgrade, and a Garmin 430W panel ready for IFR work. Climbs like a homesick angel.
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"Once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward, for there you have been, and there you will always long to return."
— Leonardo da VinciAbout KCPT Flyers
Your Aviation Journey Starts Here.
Ready to take the pilot's seat and live your aviation dreams? You're in the right hangar. KCPT Flyers Flight School was established in 2017 to fill a need for high-quality, no-compromise pilot training at Cleburne Regional Airport (KCPT). A decade in, we've trained dozens of new pilots and built a reputation across the DFW metroplex for clean aircraft, sharp instructors, and a learning environment people actually look forward to coming back to.
- Training should be enjoyable. Captivating, unforgettable, and yes – fun. Students who enjoy training train more, retain more, and finish sooner.
- Safety is non-negotiable. Aircraft maintained on-field by DJS Aviation (FAA-certified piston MRO). Rigorous 50-hour inspection regime.
- Personalized paths to success. Standard pace, accelerated programs, time-building, ratings – we'll fit the syllabus to you, not the other way around.
Whether you're chasing your Private Pilot certificate, adding an Instrument rating, stepping up to high-performance in our Debonair, or just renting a clean, well-equipped airplane for a weekend trip, KCPT Flyers is built for serious pilots.
Why Choose Us
The KCPT Flyers Advantage
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Established 2017
Nearly a decade training pilots at the same field, same hangar. We're not going anywhere – your CFI today will be your CFI through your check ride.
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Hand-Picked CFIs
FAA-certified flight instructors screened for technical skill and teaching personality. The best stick-and-rudder pilot in the world isn't useful if they can't teach.
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FAA-Approved Courses
Full Private, Instrument, Commercial and High-Performance syllabi – tailored to your learning style. Standard pace or accelerated. Your goal, your timeline.
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Best-Maintained Fleet
Modern panels, fresh paint and interiors, and 50-hour inspections by an on-field FAA-certified MRO. Walk our ramp, then go look at our competitors' ramps.
Training Programs
From First Lesson to Career-Track
Discovery Flight
Never touched the controls before? A one-hour intro lesson with a CFI – preflight, hands-on flying, and a post-flight debrief. The day most pilots remember forever.
Private Pilot License
The classic 40-hour-minimum FAA PPL. Earn the certificate that lets you fly yourself, friends and family in single-engine airplanes day or night, VFR.
Instrument Rating
Train in our fully IFR-equipped Piper Warrior N8786C with Garmin GNS 430W, AV-30 MFD, and PS Engineering audio panel. The most useful add-on a Private Pilot can earn.
Commercial Pilot License
The certificate that lets you fly for compensation. Complex maneuvers, precision, ATP-track time-building – we'll get you there.
High-Performance Endorsement
Step up to 200+ HP in our Beechcraft Debonair N661V – also perfect for the 25 hours in-type most insurers want before you fly your own Bonanza or Debonair.
Accelerated Programs
Want to earn your Private in weeks instead of months? Our accelerated course consolidates training into intensive blocks. Inquire for current scheduling.
Student Loans Available for Qualified Students.
Get your Private Pilot License for as low as $360/month with approved credit. Fast approvals – call (817) 382-2452.
Our Fleet
The Aircraft You'll Train In
- All
- Trainers
- IFR Capable
- High Performance
Most Popular
IFR Ready
Piper PA-28-151 Warrior
Tail · N8786CClassic paint, new interior, and the perfect IFR panel: Garmin GNS 430W, AV-30 MFD, GTX330ES with ADS-B Out, and a PS Engineering Bluetooth audio panel.
Classic
Cessna 172C Skyhawk
Tail · N1330YThe classic swept-tail fast-back. New paint, matching vintage interior, dual com radios, KNS-80, and Garmin 696 GPS. Roomy cockpit – the easy-flying favorite for new students.
High Performance
Beechcraft 33-35 Debonair
Tail · N661VThe legendary Beech feel. 225 HP, 161 KIAS cruise, three-blade prop, Garmin G5 MFD, panel-mounted Garmin 796. Perfect for HP endorsements and Bonanza-bound time-building.
*Block rate based on a 20-hour prepaid block. Standard and 10-hour block rates also available – see Rental Rates.
Pricing
Competitive Rates. No Surprises.
| Aircraft / Service | Description | Standard | Block Rate (20 hr) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 172C N1330Y | Classic four-seat trainer · 145 HP · IFR-light panel | $170 / hr | $160 / hr |
| Piper PA-28-151 Warrior N786DJ | RAM 160 HP upgrade · Garmin 430W · ADS-B Out | $180 / hr | $170 / hr |
| Piper PA-28-151 Warrior N8786C | Fully IFR-equipped · ideal Instrument trainer | $180 / hr | $170 / hr |
| Beechcraft 33-35 Debonair N661V | 225 HP · High Performance · 161 KIAS cruise | $250 / hr | $240 / hr |
| Flight Instruction | VFR & IFR · ground & flight · CFI/CFII | $65 / hr | $60 / hr |
All aircraft rates are wet (fuel included). 10-hour intermediate block rates also available. See full breakdown on the Rates page or estimated full-course costs on the Costs page.
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Life on the KCPT Ramp
We Partner With
DJS Aviation LLC – On-Field FAA-Certified MRO
Every aircraft in our fleet is maintained by DJS Aviation – an FAA-compliant piston MRO with over a decade of operating history right here at KCPT. Annual inspections, propeller balancing, avionics, paint and airframe repairs – it's why our airplanes look and fly the way they do.
Contact
Book Your First Lesson
Location
1650 Airport Dr, Hngr 900
Cleburne, TX 76033
Cleburne Regional Airport (KCPT)
Office Hours
Monday – Thursday
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Other days by appointment