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About
South Coast Aeronautics is a flight school at Torrance Airport (KTOA) offering accelerated training for Private, Instrument, Commercial, Multi-Engine, CFI, CFII, and MEI certificates under FAA Part 61. Chief Flight Instructor Cary Jones has over 30 years of flying experience and more than 7,000 hours of flight instruction.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOCATA TB10 (Tobago) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $75 – $290/hr | $5,100 – $20,300 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $150/hr | $1,575 – $6,300 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $40 – $150/hr | $750 – $3,000 |
| Estimated Total Range | $7,400 – $29,600 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at South Coast Aeronautics is estimated to cost $7,400 – $29,600. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, South Coast Aeronautics 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, South Coast Aeronautics 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.
South Coast Aeronautics trains in the SOCATA TB10 (Tobago). Contact the school for current availability and hourly rental rates.
No flight simulators are listed for South Coast Aeronautics. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, South Coast Aeronautics does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.