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West Houston Airport, formerly known as Lakeside
Airport, has been actively promoting flight training since 1962. The location of
the airport, combined with its enthusiastic administration and customers is what
makes learning to fly at West Houston Airport an exhilarating experience.
The professional staff of pilot instructors are well qualified and of the
highest caliber, each maintaining the standards of excellence in their
profession. They are eager to assist the novice or the experienced aviator with
basic and advanced training. Chief pilot, supervisor of pilot training,
examiner, and administrator of flight tests, C.G. "Hank" Henry has accumulated
over 30,000 hours of flying and has been a dedicated professional from an early
age.
It is the goal of our organization to provide you with an enriching and
rewarding experience in the exciting realm of flight. For further information,
call our flight school at (281) 492-2130 ask to see our FREE "LEARN TO FLY"
video available for on-premises viewing, or ask to discuss any of the programs
with our qualified staff.
To request additional information on any of the Flight Programs listed below, as
well as be included in our e-mailings and receive our monthly newsletter,
register with West Houston Airport at
WHA-REGISTRATION.
| FLIGHT PROGRAMS |
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- Discovery Flights
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The "Discovery Flight" is an
exciting, easy, and economical first step into the world of aviation. A
LEARN TO FLY video is available for viewing and is recommended before
the flight. This video outlines the process of obtaining your
Private Pilots licence. This is then followed with a thirty minute
introductory flight with an FAA certificated flight instructor, in a new
Cessna 172SP, around the West Houston / Katy area. Following the
flight, you and your instructor will have a chance to discuss any
questions and make the appropriate entries into your pilots logbook.
These flights can be scheduled for any day of the week from 8:00 am
until dark. Scheduling can best be made within a few days in advance,
and about one to one-and-a-half hours should be allowed.
Cost - $99.00
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- Private Pilot
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Federal
Aviation Regulations require a minimum of 40 hours Total Training In
Flight, including 20 hours dual (with a flight instructor) and 10 hours
solo flying. The popular 4-seat Cessna
172SP (new model) airplanes are used. They have more
features than other trainers, like the high wing for maximum lift and
stability, all-around windows for 360° visibility, and a 160 horsepower
Lycoming engine for economical operation. They are the world's most
popular trainers. Throughout your flight training. you will be
supervised by your flight instructor who is following federal regulation
standards. All of our training and
rental airplanes are equipped for
Instrument Rating Training and instrument rental.
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Typical Private Pilot
Training
20 hours dual flight training (with Instructor)
10 hours solo flight
10 hours additional flight experience ( solo or dual)
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40 hours total flight experience minimum
10 hours ground instruction
Private Pilot Ground School (11 classes)
Books, Charts and Supplies
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- Instrument Pilot
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To obtain an
FAA Instrument Rating, the applicant must possess a Private Pilot
Certificate with 50 hours Pilot-In-Command Cross-Country time, and a
minimum of 40 hours of instrument flight training. Different airplanes
may be used for this course, but the most common is the Cessna
172SP.
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Typical Instrument
Pilot Training
40 hours dual flight training (with Instructor)
Instrument Pilot Ground School (12 classes)
Books, Charts and Supplies
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- Commercial Pilot
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To obtain a
Commercial Pilot Certificate, the applicant must possess at least 250
hours total flying time, as well as 100 hours Pilot-In-Command, and
other qualifying times. This course utilizes the Cessna
172SP, as well as the Cessna 172SP. Other airplanes may be substituted for those
listed. The data below is based on 200 hours after obtaining the
Private Pilot Certificate.
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Typical Commercial
Pilot Training
40 hours dual flight -
172SP
110 hours solo flight -
172SP
15 hours dual -
172SP
20 hours
Individual Ground Instruction
40 hours Ground School Class
Books, Charts and Supplies
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- Multi Engine Rating
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An applicant for a
multi-engine rating may qualify for his rating if he is a licensed pilot
and meets minimum requirements of skill in multi-engine aircraft of his
choice. No written test is required and the student has a choice of
equipment he can use. The multi-engine check is administered by the
examiner. Course costs will vary with student experience and type of
equipment used.
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- Ground School Classes
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Private Pilot and Instrument
Pilot ground school classes are offered. Both classes reference Jeppsen
text books (available at West Houston) and follow a structured course
outline lasting twelve weeks. While completion of the entire course is
recommended, each of the topics are available on a class-by-class basis,
for specific subject review.
These classes are held once a week, from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm in the
ground school classroom located in the main terminal. The Private Pilot
course is held on Mondays and the Instrument Course is held on Tuesdays.
Check with Flight School or Customer Service personnel for class
schedules.
Cost - $15.00 p/hour p/night
Current Private Ground School
Current Instrument
Ground School
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- Individual Ground School
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Individual, one-on-one ground
instruction is available with any of our instructors, and may be
scheduled by contacting Flight School or Customer Service Personnel.
Cost - $50.00 p/hour
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This course is for the "backseat flyer"
(wife, husband, girlfriend, boyfriend, etc) who rides in an airplane
frequently, but is not a pilot. It is designed to train you to operate
the airplane and safely land in the event the pilot suffers a disabling
illness. You may be trained in your airplane, or in one operated by the
school. You will learn how to obtain medical advise, emergency
assistance in operating the airplane, navigation, and communication.
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| FLIGHT INSTRUCTORS |
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FAA certificated flight
instructors are available for instruction, seven days a week, for normal
scheduling from 8:00 am until dark. Earlier and later flights may be
scheduled on a flight-by-flight basis with prior instructor approval.
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West Houston owned airplanes -
$50.00 p/hour
Customer owned airplanes - $60.00 p/hour
Chief Pilot instruction - $60.00 p/hour
Individual Ground Instruction - $50.00 p/hour
Class Ground School - $15.00 p/hour
Discovery Flight - $99.00
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See
Aircraft Rental / Fleet
Information
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| PILOT SERVICES |
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In addition to the aircraft
listed above, Flight Instructor-Pilots are rated for a variety of
airplanes and are available for instruction and services in customer
owned airplanes.
Flight Instruction - Customer owned airplanes - $60.00
Pilot Holding per hour - $25.00
Daily Rates - $375.00 plus room-and-board, and transportation to and
from the airport.
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To request additional information on
any of the Flight Programs listed above, as well as to be included in our
e-mailings and receive our monthly newsletter, register with West Houston
Airport at WHA-REGISTRATION.
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