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About
Take Flight San Diego is owned and operated by Dave Simpson and specializes in Part 61 accelerated private, instrument, commercial and CFI/CFII flight instruction in the San Diego area. Dave has earned FAA Gold Seal and National Association of Flight Instructors Master CFI accreditation. He is also a CSIP (Cirrus Standardized Instructor Program) instructor.
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Take Flight San Diego has rental rates on file. to see full pricing and a cost estimate for your Private Pilot Certificate.
No, Take Flight San Diego 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, Take Flight San Diego 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.
Take Flight San Diego's training fleet includes the Piper PA-28-181 (Archer) and Cessna 172 (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.
Yes, Take Flight San Diego has the following flight training device: Elite PI-135. Ask the school which ratings the device count toward and how many hours you can log.
No, Take Flight San Diego does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.