Quality Score
64
Fair
Training Costs
25/25No fuel surcharge · Pricing published · Cheaper than most at this airport (+10)
DPE Availability
0/19No DPE on staff
Onsite Maintenance
19/19Maintenance performed onsite
Key Staff Credentials
0/11No qualifying credentials found
Fleet Quality & Size
2/87 aircraft, no WAAS/EFIS/glass avionics listed
Website Transparency
3/3Description, Website listed
Base (15) + components above = 64
About
Pacific Skies Aviation is a Part-61 flight school located at Torrance Airport (KTOA) in Southern California. We offer one-on-one flight training from Private Pilot through Commercial Pilot and CFI, with a pay-as-you-go pricing model, a customized syllabus, and a fleet of Cessna 172S and 152 aircraft plus an FAA-certificated AATD flight simulator.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
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| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 152 (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $70 – $280/hr | $4,900 – $19,600 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $160/hr | $1,675 – $6,725 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $110/hr | $550 – $2,200 |
| Estimated Total Range | $7,100 – $28,500 | ||
Instruction Rates
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