Flight SchoolBased atKHDO

Flying Knuckleheads School of Flight

Flying Knuckleheads School of Flight is a professional flight instruction school offering training from first flight to the flight levels. The school embraces the joy, freedom, and camaraderie of aviation with a 'Silly Name. Serious Training' philosophy. Located at South Texas Regional Airport (KHDO) in Hondo, TX, the school offers uncongested airspace and a safe training environment with 5 massive runways.

PPL from
$60
Fleet
3aircraft
VFR days
~290/yr

Programs & Services

Training

Private Pilot

Private pilot certificate program from zero experience through checkride, including ground school and flight training.

Instrument Rating

IFR training covering precision and non-precision approaches, holds, cross-country flight planning, and partial-panel work.

Commercial Pilot

Commercial certificate training including complex and high-performance aircraft time, maneuvers, and cross-country requirements.

Sport Pilot

Light sport aircraft training program for flying LSA aircraft under sport pilot privileges with a streamlined path to the skies.

Endorsements

Tailwheel

Conventional gear endorsement covering ground handling, crosswind technique, and three-point and wheel landings.

Rental

Aircraft Rental

Rent aircraft for solo flights after completing a checkout with one of our instructors. Wet and dry rates available.

Career Pathway

The path to the airlines — highlighted steps are available here

PPL
IR
CPL
CFI
CFII
ME
MEI
ATP
Private Pilot
Instrument Rating
Commercial Pilot
Flight Instructor
Instrument Instructor
Multi-Engine
Multi-Engine Instructor
Airline Transport Pilot

Pricing

as of Feb 2026
Instructor Rate
$60
Beechcraft Musketeer (N2340L)
$165
SkyReach BushCat (N179AW)
$140
Zenith CH750 STOL
$200
Discovery Flight
$149

Fleet

M

Musketeer

Musketeer

B

BushCat

BushCat

C

CH750 STOL

CH750 STOL

Team

3 members
CS
Chris Shaw
Founder & Chief Instructor · Started flying in 2004. After a 15 year break he started flying ultralights. He now has over 1700 hours in 30+ aircraft, including 500+ in tailwheels. His diverse background, from military to motocros
JS
Jimmy Smith
Co-founder and Partner · Lifelong aviation enthusiast dedicated to the sky since childhood. Passionate about general aviation, particularly aerobatics and STOL (Short Takeoff and Landing) flying. Mission is to inspire, suppor
IH
Ian Henderson
Flight Instructor · Former military airborne medic with over 600 hours. Brings unique discipline and enthusiasm to teaching. Finds great satisfaction in guiding students, believing aviation is about 'perseverance, practi

FAQ

20 questions

Nearby in TX

5 more schools
View KHDO airport details →

Is this your organization?

Claim this page to manage your organization's profile, showcase your team, and connect with members.

Log in to claim this organization
FlyFrenData reflects member activity on the platform
KHDOVFR
150/6KT10+ SMFull weather