GET TO KNOW THE SCHOOL
A closer look.
Raider Aviation publishes private, instrument and commercial training from its Slaton base in the Lubbock area. Discovery lessons are advertised in Cessna 172 and Piper Cherokee airplanes, alongside a career-pilot training pathway. Published Slaton training offerings; aircraft named on the discovery-flight page may not be assigned to every advanced course.
- Private pilot and Instrument rating — published options
- Airplane training
Published training options.
The school’s published options are summarized below. Each note explains the training type and what to clarify when comparing the school’s exact course.
Private pilot
A private-pilot training path. Compare the aircraft used, ground-school arrangements and how lessons progress from initial skills to practical-test preparation.
Instrument rating
Training focused on instrument flying, procedures and planning. Compare aircraft and simulator use, scheduling and the preparation expected before flight lessons.
Commercial pilot
A commercial-pilot training option. Ask which aircraft category, prerequisites, experience-building flights and practical-test preparation are included.
Career pilot training
A planned sequence toward professional flying qualifications. Compare the included stages, entry requirements, scheduling commitment and payment milestones.
Discovery flight
An introductory lesson to explore the aircraft and teaching approach. Ask about flight time, who will instruct you and what the quoted price includes.
Aircraft & training scope
Aircraft categories: Airplane
Published aircraft models: Cessna 172, Piper Cherokee 140, Piper Cherokee 180
Published Slaton training offerings; aircraft named on the discovery-flight page may not be assigned to every advanced course.
Financing terms and marketing claims are not measures of training quality. Confirm current course requirements and aircraft availability.
Training framework & verification
Part 141: Matched to the FAA roster dated 2026-10-19. Confirm the approved course and training location with the school. The workbook does not list individual course approvals or establish training quality.
FAA reference: faa.gov. Confirm the approved course and training location with the school.
PART 141 SOURCE CHECK
FAA roster information.
This listing is matched to the supplied FAA Part 141 roster record. Confirm the approved course and training location with the school; the roster does not list course approvals or establish training quality.
RAIDER AVIATION LLC
Certificate 41DS387LLocation designator 41DS
Address as recorded: RAIDER AVIATION, LLC, 12106 FM 400, HANGAR 19, SLATON, TX 79364
Use the faa.gov facility dashboard for future cross-reference. The dated record above reflects the FAA workbook used for this directory update. How we check records
TRAINING FIT
Our school review.
The published progression through additional certificates and ratings is relevant to students planning more than an initial private certificate. Compare each stage separately: required prerequisites, aircraft charges, ground instruction and progress checks can materially affect the total plan. The published aircraft models make equipment comparisons easier; ask which aircraft is assigned to your course and what backup is available. Confirm the campus before relying on a school-wide program or fleet description.
An AI-assisted editorial assessment of the school’s published information. This is separate from student feedback. We have not attended or inspected this school.
WHAT THE AVAILABLE FEEDBACK TELLS US
Student review evidence.
Raider's readable training accounts praise the curriculum, helpful instructors, and the ability to fit lessons around other commitments. A private-pilot graduate and a commercial multiengine customer describe positive experiences. A separate reviewer criticizes the cost impact of requiring an instructor during simulator sessions. That is an individual account of a billing policy, not a verified current price schedule. The contrast makes written simulator charges and realistic lesson availability useful topics to discuss before enrolling.
4.7 / 530 reviews
This location
Selected Google-attributed comments mix different courses and dates; current policies were not verified from reviews.
Source snapshot: 2026-07-31What reviewers appreciated
- Course reviewers praise structured preparation and supportive staff. [1]
Concerns reported
- One reviewer reports dissatisfaction with additional instructor charges for simulator use. [1]
How to read this evidence
Selected Google-attributed comments mix different courses and dates; current policies were not verified from reviews.
Follow up with the school
- Can I speak with recent students who completed the certificate or rating I want?
- How often can I train, and how are aircraft or instructor cancellations handled?
Read the review sources
- Google via FlightSchools.aero — Raider Aviation LLC Third-party source
The page republishes a selection of Google reviews; the full review history remains on the business Google profile.
AI-assisted summary of the cited material. Public comments are individual experiences; the sample may be small, selective, or dated.
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Questions for Raider Aviation LLC.
- Which certificates and ratings are included in my training plan, and what prerequisites apply at each stage?
- Which of these courses and aircraft are actually available at the Slaton location?
- What does the written estimate include for aircraft, ground instruction, testing and additional practice?
- Can I take an introductory lesson with a potential regular instructor before choosing a longer course?
Sources & listing information.
School facts are compiled from the source material below. Imported record identifiers are retained for traceability and are not presented as proof of current certification.
- Raider Aviation — career pilot training
- Raider Aviation — instrument course
- Raider Aviation — discovery flights
- School website supplied in source recordsSupplied website; not independently rechecked for this import.
- Source-record reference: checkrides.ioReference retained from the supplied spreadsheet; current content not rechecked for this import.
- faa.gov — Find a FacilityFAA pilot-school facility reference. Part 61 instruction is not a separate FAA school certification.
View source record references
41DS387L
Part_141_Flight_School_Websites (1).csv; faaverifiedp141.xlsx