Quality Score
Good
Base (15) + components above = 68
About
SoCal Flying Club offers highly personalized, comprehensive flight instruction on modern aircraft at San Gabriel Valley Airport (KEMT) in El Monte, CA. Founded in 2013, the club provides training for private pilot, instrument rating, commercial, multi-engine, CFI, and ATP certificates, as well as helicopter tours of Los Angeles.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 172P (Skyhawk) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $90 – $350/hr | $6,100 – $24,500 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $45 – $170/hr | $1,775 – $7,150 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $45 – $170/hr | $850 – $3,400 |
| Estimated Total Range | $8,800 – $35,000 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at SoCal Flying Club is estimated to cost $8,800 – $35,000. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, SoCal Flying Club 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 Flying Club 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 Flying Club's training fleet includes the Diamond DA40 XL (Diamond Star), Diamond DA40 (Diamond Star), Diamond DA42 (Twin Star), and Cessna 172P (Skyhawk). 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 SoCal Flying Club. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, SoCal Flying Club does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.