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About
SoCal Aviation Inc., established in 2020 and based at Chino Airport in Southern California, offers comprehensive FAA Part 61 flight training from zero experience to commercial pilot. The fleet includes 12 Cessna 172s, a Tecnam P2006T multi-engine aircraft, and a Redbird AATD simulator. Courses include Private Pilot, Instrument Rating, Single-Engine Commercial, Multi-Engine Commercial, CFI, CFII, and more. Recognized as a Distinguished Flight School by AOPA for three consecutive years.
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Frequently Asked Questions
SoCal Aviation, Inc. has rental rates on file. to see full pricing and a cost estimate for your Private Pilot Certificate.
No, SoCal Aviation, Inc. 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, SoCal Aviation, Inc. 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.
SoCal Aviation, Inc.'s training fleet includes the Tecnam P2006T, Cessna 172S (Skyhawk), Cessna 172N (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, SoCal Aviation, Inc. has the following flight training device: Redbird AATD. Ask the school which ratings the device count toward and how many hours you can log.
No, SoCal Aviation, Inc. does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.