GET TO KNOW THE SCHOOL
A closer look.
The website identifies the San Marcos operation as Texas State Aviation, serving central Texas pilots. It publishes private, instrument, commercial and multi-engine training alongside tailwheel, complex, upset, spin and basic aerobatic instruction. School-wide aircraft information names Bellanca Citabria, Cessna 172P, Cessna 172R, Diamond DA20-C1, and Diamond DA40. These offerings relate to the San Marcos school using this domain. Citabria is identified for tailwheel, spin and aerobatic work; other fleet models serve different training needs.
- 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.
Multi-engine
Training in multiengine aircraft. Confirm whether the course is an initial rating, an add-on or a transition, and which aircraft will be available.
Complex endorsement
Training for a particular aircraft feature or operating requirement. Confirm the aircraft, required ground topics and endorsement scope.
Tailwheel endorsement
Training in tailwheel aircraft handling. Confirm the aircraft, entry experience and whether the course includes an endorsement, checkout or additional proficiency work.
Upset and spin training
Training in aircraft control and unusual flight attitudes. Clarify the course objectives, entry experience, aircraft and whether aerobatics are included.
Basic aerobatics
Training in aircraft control and unusual flight attitudes. Clarify the course objectives, entry experience, aircraft and whether aerobatics are included.
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.
Owner-aircraft instruction
Instruction using an eligible customer aircraft. Confirm instructor qualifications, aircraft suitability, insurance requirements and any travel arrangements.
Ground instruction
Study and knowledge preparation. Confirm the delivery format, included materials, instructor support and any separate flight-training requirement.
Aircraft & training scope
Aircraft categories: Airplane
Published aircraft models: Bellanca Citabria, Cessna 172P, Cessna 172R, Diamond DA20-C1, Diamond DA40
These offerings relate to the San Marcos school using this domain. Citabria is identified for tailwheel, spin and aerobatic work; other fleet models serve different training needs.
A directory link discussing helicopter schools is not an offering by Texas State Aviation. The fleet page contains an ambiguous 'Micci SP26A' label that was not normalized into a model claim.
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.
GRYPHON AVIATION INC
Doing business as: TEXAS STATE AVIATION
Certificate G7YS559KLocation designator G7YS
Address as recorded: 2049 AIRPORT DRIVE, SAN MARCOS, TX 78666
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.
The matching Texas State Aviation review page, associated with this San Marcos listing's published website, contains both training feedback and other customer experiences. Favorable accounts praise instructors and access to aircraft and learning resources. Other reviewers describe difficulties getting a remaining account balance refunded or receiving timely office responses. Those are customer reports, not verified findings. The small selection also includes an aircraft-purchase account, which is not evidence about completing a flight course.
3.5 / 512 reviews
This location
Google reviews republished by FlightSchools.aero, synced July 31, 2026; selected comments include training, older accounts and an aircraft-purchase experience.
Source snapshot: 2026-07-31What reviewers appreciated
- Training-related reviewers praise instructors and access to learning resources. [1]
Concerns reported
- Some customers report slow communication and difficulty obtaining balance refunds. [1]
How to read this evidence
Google reviews republished by FlightSchools.aero, synced July 31, 2026; selected comments include training, older accounts and an aircraft-purchase experience.
Follow up with the school
- What are the written advance-payment, cancellation and refund terms?
- Can I speak with recent students about communication and their actual training schedule?
Read the review sources
- Google via FlightSchools.aero — Gryphon Aviation Inc 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 Gryphon Aviation Inc.
- 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 San Marcos 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.
- Texas State Aviation — official homepage
- Texas State Aviation — flight training courses
- Texas State Aviation — training fleet
- Texas State Aviation — instruction rates
- 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
G7YS559K
Part_141_Flight_School_Websites (1).csv; faaverifiedp141.xlsx