Quality Score
Very Good
Base (15) + components above = 87
About
Pacific Coast Flyers is a flying club in every sense. We are a cooperative of pilots that share a love of flying, united in supporting an organization that is transparent and responsive to its members. At Pacific Coast Flyers, we offer well equipped and well maintained aircraft at the most affordable prices possible. Maintenance is taken seriously and, as a result, the aircraft are highly available and of high quality. Once a member of PCF you can train in club aircraft. We have excellent instructors in the club with ratings available to instruct you to any level of certificate you desire. Just book an aircraft, call the instructor of your choice to join you and off you go. None of the flight school requirements and restrictions.... Just get yourself an airplane, find an instructor and GO!!! If your favorite instructor isn't in the club then have them join and go on a quick instructor checkout... no problem!
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Champion 7GCBC (Citabria) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $90 – $360/hr Hobbs | $6,300 – $25,200 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $160/hr | $1,675 – $6,725 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $110/hr | $550 – $2,200 |
| Admission fee | — | one-time | $85 |
| Security deposit (refundable) | — | one-time | $20 |
| Monthly dues × 12 | 12 mo | $49/mo | $588 |
| Estimated Total Range | $8,900 – $35,500 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Pacific Coast Flyers is estimated to cost $8,900 – $35,500. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Pacific Coast Flyers 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.
Yes, Pacific Coast Flyers has a Designated Pilot Examiner on staff. You can schedule your checkride directly through the school instead of finding an independent examiner on your own. In many areas DPE wait times have stretched to weeks or months, so this is worth factoring in when choosing a school.
Pacific Coast Flyers's training fleet includes the Cessna 172N (Skyhawk), Cessna 172P (Skyhawk), Piper PA-28-180 (Cherokee), Piper PA-28-181 (Archer II), Piper PA-28-181 (Archer III), Piper PA-32-300 (Cherokee Six), Piper PA-28R-180, Cirrus SR22 G3, Beechcraft BE33 35-B33 (Debonair), Beech BE95 (Travel Air), Diamond DA42 NG, Gulfstream American AA5B, and American Champion 7GCBC (Citabria). 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, Pacific Coast Flyers has the following flight training devices: Elite PI-135 and Redbird TD2. Ask the school which ratings the devices count toward and how many hours you can log.
No, Pacific Coast Flyers does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.