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About
Fly San Diego offers premier flight training across three locations: Montgomery Field in San Diego, CA, as well as Sandpoint and Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. Led by FAA Certified Flight Instructor Jamie Dockins—an ATP-rated pilot with over 9,500 hours of dual-given instruction and 20+ years of experience—Fly San Diego provides personalized, safety-focused training for all levels, from first-time flyers to advanced certifications including Instrument Rating, Commercial Pilot License, and CFI.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Fly San Diego has rental rates on file. to see full pricing and a cost estimate for your Private Pilot Certificate.
No, Fly San Diego 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, Fly San Diego 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.
Fly San Diego's fleet details are not in our database. Contact the school directly to ask which aircraft they use for training.
Yes, Fly San Diego has the following flight training device: Redbird FMX. Ask the school which ratings the device count toward and how many hours you can log.
No, Fly San Diego does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.