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Learn to Fly in Arkansas

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Never rush a badge. Fly only what you're trained and ready for, and plan it with your instructor. Safety first. Last checked October 2026.

Flight training in Arkansas

Arkansas has two R-ATP schools.

  • Flying clubs

    3 listed in this file.

  • Flight schools

    3 rows in this file.

  • Airline ties

    None listed in this file.

Flying Clubs

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Never affected by sponsorship. Free flying club listings and the A–Z school list are never reordered or affected by sponsors.

Flying clubs are member-run groups that share the cost of aircraft. Because there's no profit markup, hourly rates are often lower than at a flight school, which makes a club one of the cheapest ways to build hours after your private certificate. You also get a community: mentors, safety pilots, fly-outs, and people who know the local examiners and instructors. The trade-offs are monthly dues, a buy-in or initiation fee at many clubs, waitlists, and the fact that not every club offers instruction or accepts student pilots. Rates move with fuel prices, so confirm current costs with the club before you join.

Clubs last checked 2026-10. The file counts 3: 3 community, 0 military, 0 university, 0 school-run. Data quality in the file: good.

Showing 3 of 3. Clubs without a published hourly rate stay at the bottom of the rate sort.

Flight Schools

Never affected by sponsorship. Free flying club listings and the A–Z school list are never reordered or affected by sponsors.

School details

University programs

Henderson State University (opens in a new tab)

Active

B.S. Aviation, Professional Pilot

City and airport
Arkadelphia · Verify
Part 141
Yes (school says Part 141; examining authority Aug 2025)
Restricted ATP
1,000. Bachelor's on FAA list (Professional Pilot rev. 12/12/2025)
Published flight cost
$76,370 at FAA minimums incl. CFI/CFII/MEI labs (degree labs $58,978.90)Verify

Scope: flight only

Source year: Effective July 1, 2026 (via third party)

Aid and GI Bill
Not foundNot found
Airline partners
Not found

Sources

Ozarka College (opens in a new tab)

Active

AAS Aviation – Commercial Pilot

City and airport
Melbourne · Verify
Part 141
Verify
Published flight cost
$82,060 total incl. flight ($16k–$21k per semester practicum)

Scope: tuition + flight

Source year: Current page

Aid and GI Bill
Gwenn Lea Memorial scholarship, $1,000 total for flight fees
Airline partners
Not found

Sources

Other

ATP Flight School (opens in a new tab)

Locations
Little Rock (LIT)
Part 61 or 141
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Published cost
$123,995 from zero; $90,995 with private

Scope: fixed tuition; ~$10.5k–$12k exam fees and up to $5k location premium extra

Source year: 2026

VA approved
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Sources

Cadet Programs

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  • Delta Air Lines

    Propel Pilot Career Path (Collegiate & CFI path)

    Open

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  • JetBlue

    Gateway Select

    Open

    View

  • Envoy Air (American)

    Envoy Cadet Program

    Rolling

    View

Costs, hubs, notes, and sources

Data quality in the file: partial. Arkansas has two R-ATP schools. Henderson State is a Part 141 public university with about $76.4k in flight fees at FAA minimums (third-party summary of its fee sheet). Ozarka's associate's degree is $82,060 all-in. A Department of Aeronautics scholarship, run through the state's aviation historical society, puts money straight into students' flight accounts.

All Arkansas flight schools, A–Z

  • ATP Flight School

State money

Arkansas Aviation Historical Society / Department of Aeronautics Educational Scholarship

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Aeronautics division

Administrator
Arkansas Aviation Historical Society (administers)
Who receives it
students
Amount
Set yearly ($6,000 awards reported)
Eligibility
Enrolled in an Arkansas collegiate Part 141 program, private license held; paid into flight account
Covers flight fees
Yes

Sources

Airline hubs and bases

Not found This file lists no hub, focus city, or pilot base.

Regional and other carriers

Not found This file lists no other carrier base.

Notes

Examiners and medical examiners

Sources for Arkansas

Arkansas FAQ

How do I become an airline pilot in Arkansas?

Arkansas has two R-ATP schools. Last checked 2026-10. Confirm it with a CFI and each school.

What flight schools are listed for Arkansas?

The file lists 3 schools. Names are in Flight Schools on this page.

What published flight costs are listed for Arkansas?

Published costs are on each school row. Prices can change. Check the school for the current figure.

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