Learn to Fly
Teton Aviation has one of the most diverse and dynamic flight schools in the country. If you are a prospective new student, call to schedule a discounted “Introductory Flight.” If you are looking to add a rating or endorsement to your aviation toolkit, check out our offerings below.
Introductory Flight
Have you ever dreamed of flying an airplane? Here is your chance to take the controls and find out if flying is right for you! Teton Aviation Center offers a deeply discounted Introductory Flight, designed to take an aspiring pilot aloft for a brief flight with one of our experienced instructors. Following your flight you will sit down with your instructor to review our program and the FAA requirements for obtaining your Private Pilot Certificate. This flight makes a great gift for Christmas, birthdays, Fathers Day, Mothers Day, or just about any occasion. Take advantage of this great value and realize your dreams of flight today!
Due to overwhelming interest in our flight program we currently have a waiting list to begin flight training. On average this is about a 6-12 month wait. To get on the list please schedule and Intro Flight and your instructor will take you through the next steps. We are excited to help you begin your journey and thank you for your patience, this program is worth the wait!
Private Pilot Certificate
Teton Aviation offers a structured Private Pilot program based upon our integrated four-stage syllabus. Ground school is taught concurrently with flight training to maximize contextual learning. Our program features one-on-one instruction which can easily be customized to meet each individual student’s needs. Our students benefit from learning at a non-towered mountain airport, with easy access to nearby tower-controlled Jackson Hole and Idaho Falls. Students will train in our Cessna 172XP or DA-40 G1000.
$14,000-$16,000
Based on 52 hours of flight, plus 15 hours of ground school.
Recommended Frequency of lessons: 3-4 times per week.
Time to completion: 4-6+ months
Our flight program is currently full and will not be starting new students until space becomes available later this year Summer and Fall 2024. Please call to get on the list for an Intro Flight and we will notify you when we have space available.
Mountain Flying
This course is recommended for all pilots who wish to rent or train at Teton Aviation who have not received previous mountain flying instruction. Training consists of a 1.5 hour ground school and a mountain flight with mountain range crossings, and landings at different mountain airports. It may be some of the most valuable training you ever receive! Training can be tailored to your needs as well.
Instrument rating
The Instrument Rating is the next step after the Private Pilot certificate for many pilots. Instrument training will take you to the next level in aircraft control, weather planning, situational awareness and overall professionalism of your pilot skills. If you have graduated to airplane ownership, the Instrument Rating can result in lowered insurance premiums. Most importantly, this rating might just save your life one day! Now training in our G1000 equipped DA40 aircraft and Redbird G1000 BATD simulator.
$12,000-$14,000
Based upon 40 hours of flight plus, 15 hours of ground school and simulator time.
Recommended frequency of lessons: 2-3 times per week.
Our flight program is currently full and will not be starting new students until space becomes available later this year Summer and Fall 2024. Please call to get on the list for an Intro Flight and we will notify you when we have space available.