LEARN TO FLY IN THE BIG COUNTRy

Flight training, aircraft rental, and aircraft management built on safety, precision, and real-world readiness. No experience needed.

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DISCOVERY FLIGHT

Fly with an instructor and take the controls.

ENROLLMENT APPOINTMENT

About an hour. Bring a photo ID and a birth certificate or passport.

Talk through your goals, timeline, cost, and any questions you may have in person or phone call.

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REDBIRD SIMULATOR SESSION

Try our FAA-approved Redbird SD. Open to the public.

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THE PILOT PATHWAY

DISCOVERY FLIGHT

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Fly with an instructor and take the controls. No experience needed.
Private Pilot

3 to 6 months Full Time
6 to 12 months Part Time
$13k to $18k
Your license to fly. Structured lessons built to make you a confident, safe, efficient pilot and not only a checkride pass.
Instrument Rating

Timeline Cost
Fly in clouds and low visibility with precision.
Commercial pilot

1 to 2 years including time-building
Get paid to fly. The stepping block to an aviation career.

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SPORT PILOT 2.0

A LIGHTER PATH TO FLYING FOR FUN.

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BEFORE YOU FLY: THE HONEST ANSWERS.

Here are a few quick answers to help you get started.

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Starting with a private pilot license, it can range anywhere between 13k-18k. This all depends on how frequently you fly and how well you retain the information.
- Private Pilot License: 3-6 months (full time) or 6-12 months (part-time)
- Commercial Pilot License: 1-2 years including time-building
First step, book a discovery flight to see if flying is right for you. Schedule an enrollment appointment by calling or clicking the “book an enrollment” button at the top of the page. Enrollment usually takes around an hour. Please provide a government issued photo ID, and a birth certificate and/or passport.

WHAT BRINGS YOU TO THE AIRPORT?

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Hobby pilots

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Career pilots

Wherever you’re starting, we’ll help you move forward.

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Aircraft renters

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Aircraft owners

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RENT, BUY, OR SELL

PILOTS SAY IT BETTER THAN WE DO.

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Lacey Anderson

“Training at Lytle Aviation has been one of the most rewarding parts of my aviation journey. The entire team creates an environment that is professional, supportive, and genuinely invested in helping students succeed, not just as pilots, but as confident decision-makers in the cockpit.

Jonathan is an exceptional instructor and mentor. His calm demeanor, patience, and ability to explain both the “how” and the “why” behind every lesson made a lasting impact on my training. He challenged me when I needed it, encouraged me when things felt tough, and always made safety and understanding the priority. Because of his instruction, I walked into my checkride feeling prepared and confident.

If you’re looking for a flight school that combines high standards, strong mentorship, and a true passion for aviation, I highly recommend Lytle Aviation. I’m grateful for the experience and the people who made it such a meaningful part of my journey.”

Beau Bearden

“I had an awesome experience earning my Private Pilot License here. I trained with Shawn over the course of about a year, and I’m really grateful for the way he taught. He has a great ability to keep things simple, focus on the fundamentals, and build strong stick-and-rudder skills without making flying feel overcomplicated.

I had a lot of fun throughout the process and felt like I became a much more confident and capable pilot because of the training. Big thanks to Shawn and the flight school for helping me accomplish a major goal. I’d definitely recommend them to anyone wanting to learn to fly.“

Bart Hill

“I would like to give a shout out to my instructor, Shawn Lucas. Since starting my flight training with Lytle Aviation, he has been patient and encouraging, allowing me to gain confidence in myself and my abilities. Thank you, Shawn.”

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Two men shake hands in an office. The man on the left wears a light-colored baseball cap, a gray t-shirt, and blue pants. The man on the right wears a dark baseball cap, a blue polo shirt, and dark pants. They are smiling and holding a gray sock with a colorful landscape design and writing on it. A picture of an airplane landing is on the wall behind them.

Two men shaking hands in an office room, both dressed casually and smiling. One wears a gray cap, glasses, green long-sleeve shirt, and shorts, while the other wears a black cap, a watch, a gray t-shirt, and shorts. Behind them is a wall with a five-panel volcano aircraft picture and a computer monitor.

Two men are standing on a tarmac next to a small white and blue airplane. One man, younger with dark hair, is wearing a dark t-shirt, shorts, and sneakers. The other man, older with a beard, is wearing sunglasses, a cap, a gray t-shirt, white shorts, and sneakers. They are holding a Texas flag and shaking hands. Behind them, there is a building with a metal roof, a flagpole with the American flag and Texas flag, and clear skies.

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A woman and a man shake hands inside an office. The woman is wearing a pink t-shirt and jeans, and the man is wearing a blue polo shirt and gray pants. They are smiling. The background has office furniture, framed pictures on the wall, and a carpeted floor.

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From first flight to first solo

EVERY PILOT STARTS THE SAME WAY. THIS IS WHAT PROGRESS LOOKS LIKE.

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The flight log

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MORE THAN FLIGHT TIME. REAL PILOT DEVELOPMENT.

AT LYTLE AVIATION, WE FOCUS ON BUILDING SKILLED, CONFIDENT PILOTS; NOT JUST HELPING YOU PASS A CHECKRIDE. EVERY LESSON IS STRUCTURED, INTENTIONAL, AND DESIGNED TO PREPARE YOU FOR REAL-WORLD FLYING.