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About
Cal Aggie Flying Farmers, Inc. (CAFF) is a non-profit flight school established in 1947, located at University Airport (KEDU) in Davis, California. CAFF offers flight training from Private Pilot through ATP, including Instrument, Commercial, Multi-Engine, and CFI certificates. The organization owns its aircraft fleet and provides professional instruction in a safe, friendly environment at competitive rates.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 152 (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $65 – $260/hr | $4,600 – $18,200 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $20 – $85/hr | $875 – $3,525 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $20 – $85/hr | $420 – $1,680 |
| Estimated Total Range | $5,900 – $23,400 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Cal Aggie Flying Farmers, Inc. is estimated to cost $5,900 – $23,400. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Cal Aggie Flying Farmers, Inc. 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.
No, Cal Aggie Flying Farmers, Inc. does not have a Designated Pilot Examiner on staff. When you're ready for your checkride, you'll need to book with an independent DPE. Ask the school if they can point you to one nearby.
Cal Aggie Flying Farmers, Inc.'s training fleet includes the Cessna 152, Cessna 172 (Skyhawk), Cessna 172SP (Skyhawk), and Piper PA-44-180 (Seminole). 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.
Yes, Cal Aggie Flying Farmers, Inc. has the following flight training device: Redbird Unknown. Ask the school which ratings the device count toward and how many hours you can log.
No, Cal Aggie Flying Farmers, Inc. does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.