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Pilots Choice Aviation

Pilot's Choice Aviation, Inc, is a Part 61 and an FAA approved Part 141 Flight School. For over 39 years Pilot's Choice has offered a warm, friendly atmosphere that helps make training more relaxed and enjoyable. On-site classrooms and study areas are quiet and comfortable. The school believes that outstanding instruction and quality facilities and equipment will help ensure that the student receives the maximum knowledge, proficiency, skill and safety required in pilot training.

PPL from
$55
Fleet
4aircraft
VFR days
~290/yr

Programs & Services

Training

Discovery Flights

Introductory sightseeing flight with a certified instructor — perfect for anyone curious about learning to fly.

Rental

Aircraft Rental

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

Pricing

as of Feb 2026
Discovery Flight30 minutes
$125.00
Freedom Flight
$95.00
Beechcraft BE-76 Rental
$287/hr
Piper PA28-181 Archer Rental
$172/hr
Piper PA28-161 Warrior Rental
$167/hr
Piper PA38-112 Tomahawk Rental
$128/hr
Private Pilot Instruction
$55/hour
Instrument/Commercial Instruction
$60/hour
Multi-Engine/CFI/CFII Instruction
$65/hour
Own Aircraft / ATP Instruction
$75/hour

Fleet

B

BE-76

BE-76

P

PA28-181

PA28-181

P

PA28-161

PA28-161

P

PA38-112

PA38-112

University Partners
Liberty University

Team

17 members
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Beth Jenkins
Chief Flight Instructor · 40 years of experience as a flight instructor and 38 years as owner/operator of Pilot's Choice Aviation. Over 30, 000 hours instructing. Involved with the Commemorative Air Force (CAF), flies a B-25. H
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Stephanie Fernihough
Assistant Chief Flight Instructor · Started flying as a student at Pilot's Choice in 2021 after 10 years as a band director. Recipient of the 2025 GAA San Antonio FSDO CFI of the Year Award.
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Austin Harayda
Began flight training in 2014 at TSTC in Waco. Became interested in general aviation and began teaching at Pilot's Choice in 2018.
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Daniel Wright
Earned pilot certification in 2006. Spent 15 years in IT and telecommunications before returning to aviation. Applies management and training experience to flight instruction.
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Mike Caso
Nearly five years flying airplanes. Completed training at Pilot's Choice in 2023. Instructing in Cherokees and Tomahawks with Cessna experience. Nearly 10 years instructing experience in automotive te
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Dom Diaz
Dedicated certified flight instructor with passion for aviation that began in central Texas in 2021. Fosters positive learning environment.
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Alex Bartlett
RP
Ryan Patino
Second-generation pilot. Earned Airframe and Powerplant license from Texas State Technical College in Waco. Attended ATP Flight School in McKinney, TX. Started instructing for Pilot's Choice in 2023.
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Blake Faris
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Josh Foust
Started flying in 2019 at the Aero Club within Edwards AFB in CA while serving in the USAF. Began instrument training in 2020 at Pilot's Choice while pursuing BS in Aviation at Liberty University usin
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Cade Rosenquist
Served in the Army in Air Defense Artillery. Began flight training in 2019 in Washington State, transferred to Pilot's Choice. Earned Bachelor of Science in Aviation from Liberty University.
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Michael Schnebeli
Flying since 2021, flight instructor for over a year. Approaches lessons with patience and developing student autonomy.
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Will Snyder
Began training at Pilot's Choice in 2022 after spending several years teaching and producing documentary films in Asia. Applies education and communication experience to help students become well-roun
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Sean Wangnick
Aviation journey began in College Station, TX while attending Texas A&M. Completed Commercial Multi-Engine Add-On at Pilot's Choice. Background in technology and engineering. Encourages critical think
BW
Bryant White
Completed flight training and Bachelor's degree at LeTourneau University in East Texas. Moved back to Austin area to teach at Pilot's Choice. Has tailwheel endorsement.
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Becca Torres
Office Manager · With Pilot's Choice Aviation since Fall 2017. Handles Liberty University reporting. Works at front desk.
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Gabriel Gonzales
Aircraft Mechanic

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