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Excellent
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About
California Aviation Services, Inc. is an FAA Part 141 and Part 61 approved flight school located at Riverside Municipal Airport. They offer Private Pilot, Instrument, and Commercial Pilot training in both airplanes and helicopters, with over 30 years of experience. The school also provides helicopter sales and import/export services.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 150 (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $80 – $310/hr | $5,400 – $21,700 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $160/hr | $1,675 – $6,725 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $120/hr | $600 – $2,400 |
| Estimated Total Range | $7,700 – $30,800 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at California Aviation Services, Inc. is estimated to cost $7,700 – $30,800. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
Yes, California Aviation Services, Inc. is approved for both Part 61 and Part 141 training. Part 141 uses a structured, FAA-approved curriculum with stage checks and lowers the minimum hours for a Private Pilot Certificate from 40 to 35. Part 61 is self-paced with no required syllabus. Ask the school which path fits your schedule.
Yes, California Aviation Services, Inc. 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.
California Aviation Services, Inc.'s training fleet includes the Cessna 172 (Skyhawk), Cessna 172RG (Skyhawk), Cessna 150, Beechcraft BE-76 (Duchess), and Robinson R22. 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 California Aviation Services, Inc.. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, California Aviation Services, Inc. does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.