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About
Plus One Flyers is a member-oriented, non-profit flying club based at McClellan-Palomar Airport in Carlsbad, CA. The club offers a large fleet of well-equipped aircraft for rent, access to FAA-certificated flight instructors, and a comprehensive safety program for student and experienced pilots alike.
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Plus One Flyers has rental rates on file. to see full pricing and a cost estimate for your Private Pilot Certificate.
No, Plus One Flyers 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, Plus One Flyers 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.
Plus One Flyers's training fleet includes the Cessna 172L (Skyhawk), Cessna 172M (Skyhawk), Cessna 172P (Skyhawk), Cessna 172K (Skyhawk), Cessna 172N (Skyhawk), and Cessna 182P (Skylane). 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 Plus One Flyers. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Plus One Flyers does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.