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About
Trade Winds Aviation is a Part 61 and Part 141 Cessna Pilot Center located at Reid-Hillview Airport (KRHV) in San Jose, CA, offering flight training from Private Pilot through CFI, CFII, MEI, and ATP. The school also operates an authorized Cessna Service Center with A&P mechanics and Authorized Inspectors providing full aircraft maintenance services.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Trade Winds Aviation has rental rates on file. to see full pricing and a cost estimate for your Private Pilot Certificate.
Yes, Trade Winds Aviation is approved for both Part 61 and Part 141 training. Part 141 uses a structured, FAA-approved curriculum with stage checks and lowers the minimum hours for a Private Pilot Certificate from 40 to 35. Part 61 is self-paced with no required syllabus. Ask the school which path fits your schedule.
No, Trade Winds Aviation 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.
Trade Winds Aviation's fleet details are not in our database. Contact the school directly to ask which aircraft they use for training.
No flight simulators are listed for Trade Winds Aviation. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Trade Winds Aviation does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.