Let's Fly San Diego

Unlike the other schools, Let's Fly San Diego is a group of independent flight instructors who offer flight training in club aircraft.  As club aircraft are considerably less expensive than school aircraft, students can save money by receiving their training from independent flight instructors.  Additionally, the most experienced instructors become independent instructors so that they can earn more money, while still charging their students less than flight schools.  Most school instructors have less than two years flight instruction experience. (see the Independent Flight Instruction FAQ) for a better explanation of why this is.)

Location: Montgomery Field

Telephone Number: (619) 518-5794

Rental Requirements: Same as club you choose.

Instruction Fees: Flight/Ground rate: $45 per hour

Cross Country Minimums: Same as club you choose (usually only 1 hour).

Aircraft Data:  Aircraft costs can be found on the Club Pages.

Advantages of Learning with Let's Fly:

Lower cost than traditional schools
Experienced professional instructors
Standardized syllabus allows intensive training of students who wish to fly daily.
Standardized syllabus allows students to change instructors easily if they wish.
Stage checks given by a senior instructor prior to first solo flight, cross-country flight, and check ride.
Senior instructors rates same as student's primary instructor
Safety oriented flight training
Three Ground School Options:
        Integrated home study option allows flexibility for busy students
        Community College option for students who prefer deadlines to keep the on track
        Ground School option for students who need deadlines, but wish to start mid-semester.
Flexible payment options
Variety of aircraft types available for training
Large number of training aircraft
Train in the same aircraft you will be flying after you achieve your pilot certificate.

Contact the Author:  Bruce J. Elig  CFII/MEI/ATP                                 Last Updated:  16 July, 2009