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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
Financing
CA

Aero Aviation Flight School

KLGB

Aero Aviation Flight School offers professional flight training for career-minded individuals at Long Beach Airport, operating seven days a week. They use a pay-as-you-go model with no down payments, initiation fees, or monthly dues.

Aircraft$120/hr - $195/hr (wet)
Instructor$100/hr (Basic), $120/hr (Advanced)
Discovery$59
Private PilotInstrument RatingCommercial+2
CA

AFI Flight Training (Aviation Facilities Inc.)

KFUL

AFI Flight Training is an FAA Part 141 approved flight school at Fullerton Airport (KFUL) with over 50 years of experience. As of May 2026, the facility is closed for training and now focuses on hangar and tiedown leasing.

Aircraft$130/hr - $180/hr
Instructor$57/hr (private/currency), $60/hr (advanced/commercial), $65/hr (chief)
Private PilotInstrument RatingCommercial
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
CA

Barnstormer Aero Services Inc

KLPC

Barnstormer Aero Services Inc (BASI) is located at Lompoc Airport (KLPC) in California and offers flight training from initial private pilot certificates through advanced aerobatics and specialized endorsements. Led by a former Naval Aviator and airline pilot, the school serves the Central Coast aviation community by appointment.

Private PilotCommercialInstrument Rating+2
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
CA

CP Aviation, Inc.

KSZP

CP Aviation, Inc. is a family-owned flight school founded in 1987 at Santa Paula Airport, offering primary through advanced flight training. The school has an international reputation for Emergency Maneuver and Aerobatic training, staffed by multiple Master CFIs.

Aircraft$140/hr - $330/hr depending on aircraft
Instructor$80/hr (primary); $85/hr (advanced); $95/hr (Master CFI); $105/hr (EMT/Aerobatic); $119/hr (Master CFI EMT/Aerobatic)
Private PilotInstrument RatingCommercial+1
CA

Custom Flight Training

Custom Flight Training offers efficient, customized flight training tailored to individual schedules, goals, and learning styles in the Sacramento area. The school provides a full range of pilot certification courses as well as introductory and scenic flights.

Aircraft$110/hr (wet)
Instructor$55/hr
Private PilotInstrument RatingCommercial+2

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