🥇 #1 in California
AeroDynamic Aviation - San Jose
Part 61DPE OnsiteOnsite Maintenance
Quality Score
99
Excellent
Training Costs
25/25No fuel surcharge · Pricing published
DPE Availability
19/19DPE on staff
Onsite Maintenance
19/19Maintenance performed onsite
Key Staff Credentials
11/11ATP, IA, CFI on staff
Fleet Quality & Size
8/827 aircraft, WAAS/EFIS/glass avionics
Website Transparency
3/3Description, Website listed
Base (15) + components above = 99
About
AeroDynamic Aviation is a flight school established in 1960 at Reid-Hillview Airport in San Jose, California. Offering training from Private Pilot through ATP, including instrument, commercial, multi-engine, tailwheel, aerobatics, and mountain flying courses. The school operates a large fleet of Cessna, Citabria, Decathlon, Maule, and Piper aircraft, plus a Redbird simulator.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
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| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 150M (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $65 – $260/hr | $4,600 – $18,200 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $165/hr | $1,725 – $6,900 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $40 – $165/hr | $825 – $3,275 |
| Estimated Total Range | $7,100 – $28,400 | ||
Instruction Rates
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Flight Instruction$40 – $165/hr
Ground Instruction$40 – $165/hr
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Aircraft (27)
Rental rates shown as estimated ranges. to see exact pricing and full details.
| Aircraft | Reg # | Hourly Rate | Block Rate | Fuel Surcharge | Avionics |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellanca 7ECA (Citabria) | — | $75 – $295/hr | $70 – $270/hr | — | unknown comm radioCOMM Radio unknown comm radioCOMM Radio unknown ADS-B outADS-B Out unknown Mode C transponderTransponder |
| Bellanca 7ECA (Citabria) | — | $75 – $295/hr | $70 – $270/hr | — | unknown comm radioCOMM Radio unknown comm radioCOMM Radio unknown ADS-B outADS-B Out unknown Mode C transponderTransponder |
| Bellanca 7ECA (Citabria) | — | $75 – $295/hr | $70 – $270/hr | — | unknown comm radioCOMM Radio unknown comm radioCOMM Radio unknown ADS-B outADS-B Out unknown Mode C transponderTransponder |
| Bellanca 7GCAA (Citabria) | — | $75 – $310/hr | $70 – $280/hr | — | unknown digital comm radioCOMM Radio unknown ADS-B outADS-B Out unknown Mode C transponderTransponder |
| Bellanca 8KCAB (Decathlon) | — | $95 – $375/hr | $85 – $340/hr | — | Electronics International CGR-30PEngine Monitor unknown Mode C transponderTransponder |
| Cessna 150M | — | $70 – $285/hr | $65 – $260/hr | — | uAvionix AVR-30EFIS uAvionix AVR-30EFIS unknown VFR GPSGPS unknown ADS-B outADS-B Out unknown Mode C transponderTransponder |
| Cessna 172M (Skyhawk) | — | $75 – $310/hr | $70 – $280/hr | — | |
| Cessna 172M (Skyhawk) | — | $75 – $310/hr | $70 – $280/hr | — | Garmin Aera 660GPS Garmin comm radioCOMM Radio Garmin comm radioCOMM Radio unknown ADS-B in & outADS-B In/Out unknown Mode C transponderTransponder |
| Cessna 172M (Skyhawk) | — | $75 – $310/hr | $70 – $280/hr | — | Garmin Aera 660GPS Garmin comm radioCOMM Radio Garmin comm radioCOMM Radio unknown ADS-B in & outADS-B In/Out unknown Mode C transponderTransponder |
| Cessna 172M (Skyhawk) | — | $80 – $320/hr | $75 – $290/hr | — | Garmin GNS 430WWAAS GPS unknown dual nav/comNAV/COMM unknown ADS-B outADS-B Out unknown Mode C transponderTransponder |
| Cessna 172M (Skyhawk) | — | $80 – $320/hr | $75 – $290/hr | — | Garmin GNS 400WWAAS GPS unknown dual radiosNAV/COMM unknown glideslopeNAV Radio unknown ADS-B outADS-B Out unknown Mode C transponderTransponder |
| Cessna 172P (Skyhawk) | — | $85 – $330/hr | $75 – $300/hr | — | Garmin GNS 430WWAAS GPS Bendix/King KX-155NAV/COMM unknown ADS-B outADS-B Out unknown Mode C transponderTransponder |
| Cessna 172P (Skyhawk) | — | $85 – $330/hr | $75 – $300/hr | — | Garmin G5EFIS Garmin G5EFIS Garmin GTN 650WAAS GPS unknown ADS-B outADS-B Out unknown Mode C transponderTransponder |
| Cessna 172P (Skyhawk) | — | $85 – $330/hr | $75 – $300/hr | — | |
| Cessna 172L (Skyhawk) | — | $85 – $340/hr | $80 – $310/hr | — | |
| Cessna 172RG (Cutlass) | — | $95 – $385/hr | $90 – $350/hr | — | |
| Cessna 172RG (Cutlass) | — | $95 – $385/hr | $90 – $350/hr | — | |
| Cessna 182J (Skylane) | — | $100 – $405/hr | $95 – $370/hr | — | Garmin G5EFIS Garmin G5EFIS Garmin GNS 430WWAAS GPS unknown ADS-B outADS-B Out unknown Mode C transponderTransponder |
| Maule M5 180C | — | $90 – $365/hr | $85 – $330/hr | — | Garmin G5EFIS Garmin G5EFIS Garmin GTN 650WAAS GPS unknown ADS-B outADS-B Out unknown Mode C transponderTransponder |
| Maule M7 235B | — | $95 – $375/hr | $85 – $340/hr | — | Garmin GI 275EFIS Garmin GTN 750WAAS GPS Garmin GTX 345RADS-B In/Out Electronics International CGR-30PEngine Monitor S-TEC autopilotAutopilot |
| Piper PA-30 (Twin Comanche) | — | $165 – $660/hr | $150 – $600/hr | — | Garmin GNS 430WWAAS GPS unknown NAV/COM/DME w/glideslopeNAV/COMM JPI EDM 960Engine Monitor unknown Mode C transponderTransponder unknown ADS-B outADS-B Out |
| Cessna 172M (Skyhawk) | — | $75 – $300/hr | — | — | |
| Cessna 172P (Skyhawk) | — | $75 – $300/hr | — | — | |
| Cessna 172M (Skyhawk) | — | $75 – $300/hr | — | — | |
| Cessna 172P (Skyhawk) | — | $75 – $300/hr | — | — | |
| Cessna 172N (Skyhawk) | — | $75 – $300/hr | — | — | Garmin G5EFIS Garmin G5EFIS Garmin GNS 430WWAAS GPS unknown ADS-B outADS-B Out unknown Mode C transponderTransponder |
| Cessna 172RG (Cutlass) | — | $90 – $365/hr | — | — | Garmin GNS 430WWAAS GPS Bendix/King KX-155NAV/COMM unknown glideslopeNAV Radio unknown 4 place intercomAudio Panel unknown ADS-B outADS-B Out unknown Mode C transponderTransponder |
Bellanca 7ECA (Citabria)
Hourly$75 – $295/hr
Block$70 – $270/hr
Fuel Surcharge—
Avionics
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Bellanca 7ECA (Citabria)
Hourly$75 – $295/hr
Block$70 – $270/hr
Fuel Surcharge—
Avionics
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Bellanca 7ECA (Citabria)
Hourly$75 – $295/hr
Block$70 – $270/hr
Fuel Surcharge—
Avionics
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Bellanca 7GCAA (Citabria)
Hourly$75 – $310/hr
Block$70 – $280/hr
Fuel Surcharge—
Avionics
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Bellanca 8KCAB (Decathlon)
Hourly$95 – $375/hr
Block$85 – $340/hr
Fuel Surcharge—
Avionics
Electronics International CGR-30PEngine Monitor unknown Mode C transponderTransponder
Cessna 150M
Hourly$70 – $285/hr
Block$65 – $260/hr
Fuel Surcharge—
Avionics
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Cessna 172M (Skyhawk)
Cessna 172M (Skyhawk)
Hourly$75 – $310/hr
Block$70 – $280/hr
Fuel Surcharge—
Avionics
Garmin Aera 660GPS Garmin comm radioCOMM Radio Garmin comm radioCOMM Radio unknown ADS-B in & outADS-B In/Out unknown Mode C transponderTransponder
Cessna 172M (Skyhawk)
Hourly$75 – $310/hr
Block$70 – $280/hr
Fuel Surcharge—
Avionics
Garmin Aera 660GPS Garmin comm radioCOMM Radio Garmin comm radioCOMM Radio unknown ADS-B in & outADS-B In/Out unknown Mode C transponderTransponder
Cessna 172M (Skyhawk)
Hourly$80 – $320/hr
Block$75 – $290/hr
Fuel Surcharge—
Avionics
Garmin GNS 430WWAAS GPS unknown dual nav/comNAV/COMM unknown ADS-B outADS-B Out unknown Mode C transponderTransponder
Cessna 172M (Skyhawk)
Hourly$80 – $320/hr
Block$75 – $290/hr
Fuel Surcharge—
Avionics
Garmin GNS 400WWAAS GPS unknown dual radiosNAV/COMM unknown glideslopeNAV Radio unknown ADS-B outADS-B Out unknown Mode C transponderTransponder
Cessna 172P (Skyhawk)
Hourly$85 – $330/hr
Block$75 – $300/hr
Fuel Surcharge—
Avionics
Garmin GNS 430WWAAS GPS Bendix/King KX-155NAV/COMM unknown ADS-B outADS-B Out unknown Mode C transponderTransponder
Cessna 172P (Skyhawk)
Hourly$85 – $330/hr
Block$75 – $300/hr
Fuel Surcharge—
Avionics
Garmin G5EFIS Garmin G5EFIS Garmin GTN 650WAAS GPS unknown ADS-B outADS-B Out unknown Mode C transponderTransponder
Cessna 172P (Skyhawk)
Cessna 172L (Skyhawk)
Hourly$85 – $340/hr
Block$80 – $310/hr
Fuel Surcharge—
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Cessna 172RG (Cutlass)
Hourly$95 – $385/hr
Block$90 – $350/hr
Fuel Surcharge—
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Cessna 172RG (Cutlass)
Hourly$95 – $385/hr
Block$90 – $350/hr
Fuel Surcharge—
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Cessna 182J (Skylane)
Hourly$100 – $405/hr
Block$95 – $370/hr
Fuel Surcharge—
Avionics
Garmin G5EFIS Garmin G5EFIS Garmin GNS 430WWAAS GPS unknown ADS-B outADS-B Out unknown Mode C transponderTransponder
Maule M5 180C
Hourly$90 – $365/hr
Block$85 – $330/hr
Fuel Surcharge—
Avionics
Garmin G5EFIS Garmin G5EFIS Garmin GTN 650WAAS GPS unknown ADS-B outADS-B Out unknown Mode C transponderTransponder
Maule M7 235B
Hourly$95 – $375/hr
Block$85 – $340/hr
Fuel Surcharge—
Avionics
Garmin GI 275EFIS Garmin GTN 750WAAS GPS Garmin GTX 345RADS-B In/Out Electronics International CGR-30PEngine Monitor S-TEC autopilotAutopilot
Piper PA-30 (Twin Comanche)
Hourly$165 – $660/hr
Block$150 – $600/hr
Fuel Surcharge—
Avionics
Garmin GNS 430WWAAS GPS unknown NAV/COM/DME w/glideslopeNAV/COMM JPI EDM 960Engine Monitor unknown Mode C transponderTransponder unknown ADS-B outADS-B Out
Cessna 172M (Skyhawk)
Hourly$75 – $300/hr
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Fuel Surcharge—
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Cessna 172P (Skyhawk)
Hourly$75 – $300/hr
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Cessna 172M (Skyhawk)
Hourly$75 – $300/hr
Block—
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Cessna 172P (Skyhawk)
Hourly$75 – $300/hr
Block—
Fuel Surcharge—
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Cessna 172N (Skyhawk)
Hourly$75 – $300/hr
Block—
Fuel Surcharge—
Avionics
Garmin G5EFIS Garmin G5EFIS Garmin GNS 430WWAAS GPS unknown ADS-B outADS-B Out unknown Mode C transponderTransponder
Cessna 172RG (Cutlass)
Hourly$90 – $365/hr
Block—
Fuel Surcharge—
Avionics
Garmin GNS 430WWAAS GPS Bendix/King KX-155NAV/COMM unknown glideslopeNAV Radio unknown 4 place intercomAudio Panel unknown ADS-B outADS-B Out unknown Mode C transponderTransponder
Simulators (1)
| Simulator | Class | Reg # | Hourly Rate | Block Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redbird TD | BATD | — | $30 – $110/hr | $25 – $100/hr |
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