Quality Score
45
Limited Data
Training Costs
20/25No fuel surcharge · Pricing published · Mid-range cost at this airport (+5)
DPE Availability
0/19No DPE on staff
Onsite Maintenance
0/19No onsite maintenance
Key Staff Credentials
3/11CFI on staff
Fleet Quality & Size
4/81 aircraft, WAAS/EFIS/glass avionics
Website Transparency
3/3Description, Website listed
Base (15) + components above = 45
About
South Coast Aeronautics is a flight school at Torrance Airport (KTOA) offering accelerated training for Private, Instrument, Commercial, Multi-Engine, CFI, CFII, and MEI certificates under FAA Part 61. Chief Flight Instructor Cary Jones has over 30 years of flying experience and more than 7,000 hours of flight instruction.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
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| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOCATA TB10 (Tobago) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $75 – $290/hr | $5,100 – $20,300 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $150/hr | $1,575 – $6,300 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $40 – $150/hr | $750 – $3,000 |
| Estimated Total Range | $7,400 – $29,600 | ||
Instruction Rates
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Flight Instruction$40 – $150/hr
Ground Instruction$40 – $150/hr