Parrish Aviation Flight Academy
Jack Parrish on the Parrish Aviation Sling NGT at Dallas Executive Airport
FAA Part 141 Flight School — Dallas, TX

Learn to Fly in
Dallas, Texas

Parrish Aviation Flight Academy is the Dallas area's premier FAA Part 141 certified flight school — with our flagship location at Dallas Executive Airport (KRBD). Earn your Private Pilot License, Instrument Rating, Commercial Certificate, Multi-Engine Rating, or CFI — with financing available .

250+
Pilots Trained
5+
Years
12
Aircraft
141
FAA Part 141
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FAA Part 141 Certified
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PSI Testing — Coming Soon
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On-Site AME — Coming Soon
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Flight Training Financing
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New Sling NGT Aircraft
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In-House Maintenance
FAA-Approved Training Programs

Dallas Flight Training Programs

From your Discovery Flight to a Commercial certificate, Parrish Aviation Flight Academy offers every FAA rating and certificate at our Dallas location — under a structured Part 141 curriculum with stage checks and standardized checkride preparation.

Most Popular

Private Pilot License (PPL)

The most popular first step in aviation. Earn your FAA Private Pilot Certificate at our Dallas flight school and fly yourself and passengers across the country. Part 141 structured curriculum, minimum 35 flight hours.

  • 35+ flight hours (Part 141)
  • Solo cross-country flight
  • FAA written & checkride prep
Expand Your Skills

Instrument Rating (IFR)

Fly safely through clouds and low-visibility conditions. Our IFR training in DFW's active airspace gives you real-world experience in ATC communication, instrument approaches, and holds that prepares you for any weather.

  • 50 hours cross-country PIC
  • 40 hrs actual/simulated IFR
  • IFR approaches, holds & missed
Go Pro

Commercial Pilot Certificate

Turn your passion for flying into a career. Our FAA Commercial Pilot program at Parrish Aviation Flight Academy builds the precision, aeronautical decision-making, and flight hours required to be compensated as a pilot.

  • 190 total flight hours (Part 141)
  • Commercial maneuvers
  • Career pilot pathway
Airline Track

Multi-Engine Rating (MEI)

Master twin-engine aircraft and unlock airline and career tracks. Our Piper Twin Comanche delivers hands-on multi-engine training including engine-out emergency procedures essential for professional pilots.

  • Multi-engine aerodynamics
  • Engine-out emergency ops
  • Complex aircraft systems
CFI · CFII

Certified Flight Instructor (CFI / CFII)

Build flight hours and share your passion by becoming an FAA Certified Flight Instructor. Our CFI and CFII programs in Dallas are designed to produce instructors who meet airline minimum hours efficiently.

  • CFI & CFII dual options
  • Teaching & fundamentals of instruction
  • In-house CFI Spin Training in our Cessna 152
First Time?

Discovery Flight — Try Flying Today

Not sure if flight training is right for you? A Discovery Flight at Dallas Executive Airport (KRBD) lets you take the controls with an instructor. One hour that could change your life — and it counts toward your PPL.

  • 1-hour intro flight lesson
  • No experience required
  • Applies toward your PPL
About Parrish Aviation Flight Academy

Dallas's Most Trusted Part 141 Flight School

Founded in August 2020, Parrish Aviation Flight Academy has grown from a single-aircraft operation into one of the Dallas area's most respected FAA Part 141 flight schools. With our flagship campus at Dallas Executive Airport (KRBD), we've trained 250+ licensed pilots across North Texas.

Whether you're pursuing a Private Pilot License for personal travel, an Instrument Rating for all-weather flying, a Commercial Certificate for a professional career, or a CFI to instruct — our team tailors your flight training to your goals and celebrates every solo, cross-country, and checkride with you. See why students choose Parrish Aviation.

Safety-First Flight Training

Every lesson starts with a safety briefing. We hold our fleet and instructors to FAA Part 141 standards — the highest in the industry.

Advanced Progress Tracking

Through AeroPlanned, see exactly where you are in your training at any time and what pace you need to finish by your desired date. This provides extreme transparency and allows you to control your own pace of training.

Flexible Scheduling in Dallas

Train on your schedule — mornings, evenings, or weekends — at Dallas Executive Airport (KRBD).

FAA-Certified Flight Instructors

Our CFIs, CFIIs, and MEIs bring thousands of logged hours and real-world aviation experience to every lesson.

Structured Part 141 Curriculum

Our FAA-approved Part 141 curriculum includes stage checks, standardized lesson plans, and rigorous checkride preparation at every certificate level.

In-House Maintenance

Our A&P-certified technicians maintain our fleet on-site, ensuring maximum aircraft availability and safety for every lesson.

More Than a Flight School

Full-Service Aviation Campus — Dallas

Parrish Aviation Flight Academy is more than a flight school. From your FAA Medical exam and Knowledge Test to aircraft maintenance and pilot gear — everything you need to earn your certificate is under one roof, at our flagship Dallas Executive Airport (KRBD) campus .

Coming Soon

PSI Testing — Coming Soon

Take your FAA Knowledge Test (written exam) on-site at our authorized PSI Testing Center — coming soon to our campus. No need to drive to a separate testing facility — schedule and pass your written test right at our flight school.

Pilot Shop — Aviation Gear & Supplies

Headsets, sectional charts, kneeboard supplies, aviation study materials, and pilot gear available on-site. Get everything you need for your next flight lesson in one stop.

Coming Soon

On-Site AME — Coming Soon

Get your FAA First, Second, or Third Class Medical Certificate without leaving the airfield. Our on-site Aviation Medical Examiner will make clearing your medical fast and convenient — coming soon to our flagship location.

In-House Aircraft Maintenance (A&P)

Our FAA-certified A&P mechanics keep our training fleet airworthy and mission-ready — ensuring maximum aircraft availability for your flight training at our Dallas location.

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Flight Training Financing — AOPA & Wurthy

Don't let cost stand between you and your pilot certificate. We partner with AOPA Finance, Wurthy Financial to offer competitive student loan options for flight training.

Flight Training Financing Available

Don't let cost hold you back from your Private Pilot License or Commercial Certificate. We work with trusted lenders to help you start your training.

Wurthy Financial
Flexible aviation financing
AOPA Finance
Aviation financing specialists
Training Aircraft Fleet

Modern Fleet & FAA-Certified Simulator

From the glass-cockpit Sling NGT for primary training to the Piper Twin Comanche for multi-engine — plus our Precision Flight Controls CRX AATD simulator for loggable FAA instrument hours. All aircraft maintained by our in-house A&P certified mechanics.

Sling NGT
Primary Trainer
PPLDiscovery Flight

Sling NGT

Our primary flight trainer at Parrish Aviation Flight Academy. The Sling NGT's low-wing design, Garmin G3X glass cockpit, and responsive handling make it the ideal aircraft for Private Pilot License training and Discovery Flights in Dallas.

Cruise Speed
120 kts
Range
750 nm
Seats
2
Avionics
Garmin G3X
Cessna 172 Skyhawk
Single-Engine Trainer
PPLIFRCommercial

Cessna 172 Skyhawk

The world's most proven flight training aircraft. Stable, forgiving, and IFR-capable — our Cessna 172 Skyhawk carries student pilots from their first solo all the way through Instrument Rating and Commercial Certificate training at our Dallas location.

Cruise Speed
122 kts
Range
640 nm
Seats
4
Engine
Lycoming O-320
Piper Twin Comanche
Multi-Engine Trainer
Multi-EngineCommercial

Piper Twin Comanche

A classic, capable twin that delivers real-world multi-engine flight training. The Piper Twin Comanche's docile handling and true engine-out characteristics make it the ideal aircraft to earn your Multi-Engine Rating on the path toward an airline career.

Cruise Speed
160 kts
Range
1,000 nm
Seats
4
Engines
2× Lycoming IO-320
Precision Flight Controls CRX AATD
FAA-Approved Flight Simulator
FAA AATD
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Precision Flight Controls CRX AATD

Our FAA-certified Precision Flight Controls CRX Advanced Aviation Training Device (AATD) lets you log real FAA instrument hours at a fraction of aircraft operating cost. Features a full force-feedback yoke, rudder pedals, throttle quadrant, and a glass-panel display replicating the same Garmin avionics used in our fleet. Fly any scenario — IMC approaches, engine failures, emergency procedures — on the ground, any time.

FAA Status
AATD Certified
Loggable Time
2.5 hrs PPL · 20 hrs IFR 25 hrs Commercial
Avionics Sim
Garmin Glass Panel
Controls
Force-feedback yoke Rudder pedals · Throttle

Also in our fleet: Cessna 152 for airmanship fundamentals and the Ximango AMT-200S Motor Glider — used in our Airmanship Course to develop superior stick-and-rudder skills, energy management, and situational awareness.

Glass Cockpits

Garmin G3X avionics in select aircraft

ADS-B Equipped

Full traffic & weather awareness in all aircraft

Dual Controls

Instructor & student controls in every aircraft

Our Flight Instructors

FAA-Certified Flight Instructors in Dallas

Every Parrish Aviation Flight Academy instructor holds active FAA certifications and brings real-world flight experience to every lesson. Our instructor team is handpicked for instructional excellence — not just flight hours.

JP

Chief Flight Instructor - Part 141

ATP · Gold Seal & NAFI Master CFI · CFII · MEI · CFI-Glider

5,000+ hrs8+ years instructing

Our Chief Flight Instructor holds an FAA Airline Transport Pilot certificate and has guided hundreds of student pilots from zero experience to Commercial Certificates at our Dallas campus. With deep expertise in Part 141 curriculum design, multi-engine instruction, and IFR training, he leads every aspect of Parrish Aviation Flight Academy's training standards. He also holds E170/190 and B757/767 Type Ratings, bringing real airline experience to career-track students.

Specialties

Part 141 CurriculumCheckride PrepMulti-EngineIFR ProficiencyE170/190 Type RatingB757/767 Type Rating
ATP CertifiedPart 141 LeadMEIGold Seal CFINAFI Master CFIE170/190 TypeB757/767 Type
TH

Chief Flight Instructor - Part 61

CPL · CFI · CFII

1,100+ hrs1.5 years instructing

A dual-rated CFI/CFII with a Commercial certificate, our Senior Instructor excels at taking first-time student pilots and building them into confident, instrument-rated aviators. Recognized for patient, methodical flight instruction and an exceptional ability to break down complex IFR concepts — from approaches and holds to in-DFW airspace navigation.

Specialties

Private Pilot TrainingInstrument RatingCross-Country PlanningWeather Decision-Making
CFII RatedIFR SpecialistStage Check

All Instructors FAA Certificated

CFI, CFII, MEI, ATP, Gold Seal & NAFI Master CFI on staff

Over half our CFIs hold the FAA Gold Seal

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Active CFIs on Staff
18,000+
Combined Flight Hours
5+
Years Training Dallas Pilots
250+
Pilots Certified
Student Stories

What Dallas Pilots Say About Us

Real words from real student pilots who chose Parrish Aviation Flight Academy for their Private Pilot, Instrument Rating, Commercial, and CFI training in Dallas.

4.7
56 reviews · Google

Loved my flight today! Great things ahead for this flight school.

Owner Jack and his brother Mike are professional and they have very good flight backgrounds and great training with affordable price. I highly recommended to get training with them.

Parrish Aviation is a great school to introduce people to aviation... and help old aviators with new experiences!

Parrish is pretty solid and I would recommend knocking out ground and then get your hours in at Parrish.

250+ pilots trained and counting
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Book a Discovery Flight in Dallas

Start Your Pilot Training
at Parrish Aviation Today

Take the controls on a one-hour Discovery Flight at Dallas Executive Airport (KRBD). No experience required — and it counts toward your Private Pilot License.

Common Questions

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Everything you need to know about learning to fly at Parrish Aviation Flight Academy in Dallas.

Get In Touch

How Can We Help?

Whether you're ready to start flying or just have a question, we're here to help.

Phone
(469) 886-8089
Mon–Sat, 7am–7pm
Email
fly@parrishaviation.com
We respond within 24 hours
KRBD
Dallas Executive Airport
5125 Voyager Drive
Dallas, TX 75237
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Office Hours

Monday – Sunday9:00 AM – 5:00 PM