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About
Pacific Skies Aviation is a Part-61 flight school located at Torrance Airport (KTOA) in Southern California. We offer one-on-one flight training from Private Pilot through Commercial Pilot and CFI, with a pay-as-you-go pricing model, a customized syllabus, and a fleet of Cessna 172S and 152 aircraft plus an FAA-certificated AATD flight simulator.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 152 (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $70 – $280/hr | $4,900 – $19,600 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $160/hr | $1,675 – $6,725 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $110/hr | $550 – $2,200 |
| Estimated Total Range | $7,100 – $28,500 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Pacific Skies Aviation is estimated to cost $7,100 – $28,500. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Pacific Skies Aviation 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, Pacific Skies Aviation 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.
Pacific Skies Aviation's training fleet includes the Cessna 172S (Skyhawk), Cessna 172 (Skyhawk), Cessna 172SP (Skyhawk), and Cessna 152. 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, Pacific Skies Aviation has the following flight training device: Precision Flight Controls CRX. Ask the school which ratings the device count toward and how many hours you can log.
No, Pacific Skies Aviation does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.