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About
Learn To Fly San Diego is a Part 61 flight school owned and operated by experienced FAA Certified Flight Instructors. Training programs include Private Pilot, Instrument Rating, Commercial Pilot, CFI, CFII, Tailwheel Endorsement, and more. Located at Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport in San Diego, CA.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 140 (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $75 – $300/hr | $5,300 – $21,000 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $45 – $170/hr | $1,775 – $7,150 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $45 – $170/hr | $850 – $3,400 |
| Estimated Total Range | $7,900 – $31,500 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Learn to Fly San Diego is estimated to cost $7,900 – $31,500. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Learn to 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, Learn to 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.
Learn to Fly San Diego's training fleet includes the Cessna 172N (Skyhawk), Piper PA-28-181 (Archer II), and Cessna 140. 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, Learn to Fly San Diego has the following flight training device: Elite RC-1. Ask the school which ratings the device count toward and how many hours you can log.
No, Learn to Fly San Diego does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.