AeroDynamic Aviation - Monterey
Quality Score
Excellent
Base (15) + components above = 95
About
AeroDynamic Aviation is a flight school located at Monterey Regional Airport (KMRY) in Monterey, California. Established in 1960, we offer flight training for all levels of pilots including Private Pilot, Instrument Rating, Commercial Pilot, CFI, Multi-Engine Rating, and ATP certificates. Our Monterey location features Cessna 172 and 172RG aircraft for training.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 172M (Skyhawk) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $75 – $300/hr | $5,300 – $21,000 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $160/hr | $1,675 – $6,725 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $110/hr | $550 – $2,200 |
| Estimated Total Range | $7,500 – $29,900 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at AeroDynamic Aviation - Monterey is estimated to cost $7,500 – $29,900. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, AeroDynamic Aviation - Monterey operates under Part 61. Training is self-paced: you and your instructor set the curriculum rather than following a pre-approved syllabus. The FAA minimum for a Private Pilot Certificate under Part 61 is 40 flight hours, though most students need 60 to 70.
Yes, AeroDynamic Aviation - Monterey has a Designated Pilot Examiner on staff. You can schedule your checkride directly through the school instead of finding an independent examiner on your own. In many areas DPE wait times have stretched to weeks or months, so this is worth factoring in when choosing a school.
AeroDynamic Aviation - Monterey's training fleet includes the Cessna 172M (Skyhawk), Cessna 172P (Skyhawk), Cessna 172N (Skyhawk), and Cessna 172RG (Cutlass). Having multiple types in the fleet keeps your training on track if one plane is down for maintenance. Ask the school about current availability and any additional charges per aircraft.
No flight simulators are listed for AeroDynamic Aviation - Monterey. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, AeroDynamic Aviation - Monterey does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.