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Our Training Options

Earning this license marks the beginning of your piloting career. Prepare to spend 4 – 6 months with a flight instructor learning the fundamentals of safe flying. Feel confident in your training for your flying career. East Pine Aviation can jump-start your journey right away.

Adding this rating to your pilot’s license is an investment worth making. It enhances your piloting abilities and grants you privileges that allow you to utilize the capabilities of your aircraft fully. Discuss the best way to complete this training with one of our instructors.

Are you interested in a career in aviation? We can help you get started. A commercial pilot certificate opens many doors: aircraft delivery, banner towing, crop dusting, corporate flying, airborne firefighting, and more.

Sightseeing Tours

Experience the thrill of flight with East Pine Aviation, your premier choice for sightseeing tours in East Texas. Covering Tyler, Longview, Smith County, and Gregg County, we offer an unparalleled view of East Texas. Soar above lakes, forests, and towns, capturing breathtaking views and unforgettable memories. Whether it's a special occasion or an adventurous day out, our sightseeing tours provide a unique perspective of the region's natural beauty.

The East Pine Aviation Difference

Online Ground School

Our computer-based programs help you train optimally.

Affordable Rates for Flight Lessons

  • Instructors: $65/ hr
  • Airplanes: $180/ hr

Quality Airplanes

We supply professionally maintained airplanes that you can trust.

Experienced Flight Instructors

Our experienced instructors operate quality airplanes.

What Our Satisfied Trainees and Customers Are Saying

I’ve been training with EPA staff for over 6 months and am close to my Private Pilot. Over time I plan to continue here through instrument.


David is professional and looks out for the safety of the pilot. Specifically, he’s interested in you learning how to fly a plane (safely) - not just how to perform a series of actions that lead to flight.


Highly recommend reaching out or calling and seeing if there might be a fit for your aviation journey!


~ Lauren T.

Great company with even better personnel! Would highly recommend East Pine to anyone looking for the highest quality flight training in East Texas. I completed my instrument rating with David and am completely satisfied with the training I received. He is professional and disciplined, yet personable and gentle, all of which are important qualities that separate the top aviation professionals from the average pilot.


~ Aleco S.

ell and safely maintained airplanes, good people, and phenomenal instruction. Highly recommended.


~ John P.

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