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About
California Flight Academy (CFA) is a FAA Part 141 and Part 61 approved flight school located at Gillespie Field Airport in El Cajon (San Diego), California. CFA offers accelerated programs including Private Pilot License, Instrument Rating, Commercial Pilot, and Certified Flight Instructor ratings. The school operates a fleet of Cessna 172SP, Beechcraft Duchess BE-76, and Redbird LD flight simulators, maintained by on-site FAA-certified mechanics. CFA has trained thousands of students from over 50 countries since 1973.
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Frequently Asked Questions
California Flight Academy, LLC has rental rates on file. to see full pricing and a cost estimate for your Private Pilot Certificate.
Yes, California Flight Academy, LLC 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.
No, California Flight Academy, LLC 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.
California Flight Academy, LLC's training fleet includes the Cessna 172SP (Skyhawk) and Beechcraft 76 (Duchess). 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, California Flight Academy, LLC has the following flight training device: Redbird LD. Ask the school which ratings the device count toward and how many hours you can log.
No, California Flight Academy, LLC does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.