Quality Score
Fair
Base (15) + components above = 61
About
Coast Flight Training is a Platinum Certified Cirrus Training Center and full-scale flight training academy located at Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport in San Diego, California. Established in 2008, Coast offers accelerated professional pilot programs, recreational training, a Rotor Transition Program for former helicopter pilots, university partnership programs, and international student training. The school operates a modern fleet including Cirrus SR20s and SR22Ts, Piper Archers and Seminoles, and Cessna 172s, all equipped with G1000 avionics. Coast is VA approved, FAA Part 141 and Part 61 certified, and partners with major airlines including American Airlines, Envoy Air, and SkyWest.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cirrus SR20 G6 (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $225 – $890/hr | $15,600 – $62,300 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $65 – $250/hr | $2,600 – $10,500 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $65 – $250/hr | $1,250 – $5,000 |
| Estimated Total Range | $19,500 – $77,800 | ||