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Aces High Aviation

KLGB

Aces High Aviation, founded in 2010 and based at Long Beach Airport (KLGB), offers flexible, student-first flight training with a diverse fleet ranging from Cessna 152s to a Diamond DA-42 multi-engine aircraft. The school provides training from Private Pilot through Commercial and CFI certifications in a supportive environment.

Aircraft$140.00/hr (Cessna 152) – $525.00/hr (Diamond DA-42)
Instructor$90.00/hr (Standard); $100.00/hr (Multi-Engine)
Private PilotInstrument RatingCommercial+2
CA

Advanced International Aviation Academy (AIA)

KSAC

Advanced International Aviation Academy is an FAA Part 141 and Part 61 certified flight school located at Sacramento Executive Airport (KSAC). The academy offers professional flight training from Sport Pilot through Multi-Engine and Instructor ratings, featuring a modern fleet and an ALSIM AL200MCC simulator.

Aircraft$119/hr – $335/hr (wet)
Instructor$59/hr – $80/hr
Private PilotInstrument RatingCommercial+4
From $75,000 (Ab Initio to Commercial, 14 months)
CA

Angel City Flyers

KLGB

Angel City Flyers, part of Aero City Group, is a premier flight training center in Long Beach, California, and the only Diamond Brilliance Center in America. They offer structured flight training from Private Pilot through ATP in an all-glass cockpit fleet of Diamond aircraft.

AircraftSolo rentals available for DA40, DA42, DA62, and SR22 series after checkout
Private PilotInstrument RatingMulti-Engine Rating+2
Financing
From $123,995
FL

ATP Flight School

ATP Flight School is the largest flight training provider in the United States, founded in 1984. It specializes in accelerated training for professional airline pilot careers, taking students from zero experience to airline-eligible in roughly 2.5 years.

Private PilotInstrument RatingCommercial+4
From $75,550 (250 hours)
CA

California Flight Academy (CFA)

KSEE

California Flight Academy is an FAA-approved Part 141 and Part 61 flight school and authorized Cessna Pilot Center located at Gillespie Field in El Cajon, California. It offers accelerated programs including a Professional Pilot program completable in less than a year, with graduates hired by major airlines worldwide.

Private PilotInstrument RatingCommercial+2
CA

California Flight School

KVNY

California Flight School offers personalized flight training for recreational, private, instrument, and commercial pilots at Van Nuys Airport with 28+ years of experience. They specialize in fast-track airline career preparation with a pay-as-you-go model and modern equipment.

Aircraft$145/hour
Instructor$80/hour
Discovery$199
Private PilotInstrument RatingCommercial+2
Financing
From ~$92,000 (Coast Academy)
CA

Coast Flight Training

KMYF

Coast Flight Training is a veteran-owned, Platinum Certified Cirrus Training Center and premier partner for the American Airlines Cadet Academy, offering accelerated professional pilot programs across multiple locations in California and Texas. Their programs are structured by military aviators and include a 12-month Coast Academy, general training, university partnerships, and international training options.

Aircraft$445/hr - $750/hr (Cirrus models)
Instructor$125/hr ($500/half-day, $1000/full-day)
Private PilotInstrument RatingCommercial+4
Financing
CA

EFI Flight School

F70

EFI Flight School is an FAA-certified Certified Cessna Pilot Center located at French Valley Airport in Murrieta, California. They offer flexible and affordable pilot training programs from private pilot through professional careers, with a 93% first-time pass rate and on-site FAA written exam testing.

Aircraft$115/hr - $300/hr (wet)
Instructor$75/hr - $80/hr
Discovery$150.00 (Cessna 150) / $199.00 (Cessna 172)
Private PilotInstrument RatingCommercial+2
Financing
From $30,000 - $40,000
CA

Flex Air

KMYF

Flex Air is a veteran-owned, AOPA Distinguished flight school founded by a retired Naval Aviator, operating under FAA Part 61 and Part 141 regulations across locations in California and Kansas. The school offers both accelerated career pilot programs and flexible recreational training with a military-friendly approach.

Private PilotInstrument RatingCommercial+5
CA

Fly CFI Sacramento (Carter Flygare, Inc.)

KSAC

Fly CFI Sacramento is a professional flight school located at Sacramento Executive Airport, founded by Carter Flygare with over 55,000 flight hours of experience. The school has trained over 600 students and offers aircraft rentals, pilot supplies, and tailored training for private, commercial, and ATP certificates.

Aircraft$160.00/hr - $475.00/hr depending on aircraft
Instructor$55/hr
DiscoveryStarts at $140 (1 hour in Cessna 172)
Private PilotInstrument RatingCommercial+3
CA

Learn To Fly San Diego

KMYF

Owned and operated by an experienced FAA Certified flight instructor, providing structured one-to-one instruction with a proven training method. Operates under FAA Part 61 on a pay-as-you-go basis with no enrollment fees or dues.

Aircraft$150–$185/hr wet depending on aircraft
Instructor$85/hr
Private PilotInstrument RatingCommercial+2
CA

Pacific Coast Flyers

KCRQ

Pacific Coast Flyers is a non-profit flying club and aviation community based at McLellan-Palomar Airport in Carlsbad, CA, serving San Diego, Riverside, and Orange Counties. The club operates under FAA Part 61 and provides a diverse fleet of well-maintained aircraft to members and students.

Aircraft$185/hr - $195/hr (wet)
Instructor$70 - $100/hr
Private PilotInstrument RatingCommercial+5

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