Your Journey, Your Pace
At Desert Skies Aviation, we believe flight training should be as unique as you are. Our personalized, student-centric approach ensures your training experience is tailored specifically to your goals, learning style, and schedule.
Personalized Instruction
One-on-one training customized to your learning style and goals
Flexible Scheduling
Training that fits your life, not the other way around
Quality Experience
White-glove service with attention to every detail of your training
Our Training Services
Browse our comprehensive selection of flight training programs designed to help you achieve your aviation goals.
Certification
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Discovery Flight
CertificationExperience flying firsthand with a certified instructor — no prior experience needed.
$120 (may vary by location and aircraft)
Duration: ~1 hour (including pre-flight briefing)
Location: In-person
Private Pilot Certificate (PPC)
CertificationStart your aviation journey with our comprehensive Private Pilot License program.
Starting at $12,000 (Financing Available)
Duration: Approximately 55-60 hours over 3-6 months
Location: In-person
Commercial Pilot Certificate (CPC)
CertificationTake your career to new heights with our Commercial Pilot License program.
Starting at $15,000
Duration: Approximately 120-150 hours over 4-8 months
Location: In-person
Instrument Rating
CertificationEnhance your flying capabilities with our Instrument Rating course.
Starting at $8,000
Duration: Approximately 40-50 hours over 2-4 months
Location: In-person
Checkride Prep
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Mock Oral
Checkride PrepPrepare for Check Ride with a realistic "mock oral" going over the ground portion of your Practical Test.
$150.00
Duration: 2-3 hours
Location: Online
Mock Checkride
Checkride PrepSimulate the full flight portion of your checkride with realistic DPE-style scenarios.
Varies by location and aircraft
Duration: ~2 hours flight + pre/post briefing
Location: In-person
Currency & Proficiency
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Flight Review (BFR)
Currency & ProficiencyStay current and proficient with a structured Flight Review.
$60.00 per flight hour
Duration: 2+ hours
Location: In Person
Endorsements
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Complex Endorsement
EndorsementsEarn your Complex Aircraft Endorsement.
$60.00 per flight hour
Duration: 3 to 5 flight hours
Location: In Person
High Performance Endorsement
EndorsementsEarn your High Performance Aircraft Endorsement.
$60.00 per flight hour
Duration: 3 to 5 flight hours
Location: In Person
Ground School
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1 on 1 Ground School Training
Ground SchoolCustom tailored ground training for any rating.
$30.00 per hour
Duration: Flexible (1+ hours)
Location: Online