California Flight Academy

California Flight Academy

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Location: Gillespie Airport

Telephone Number: (619) 448-2212

Instruction Fees: $60/hour.

Cross Country Minimums: 2 hours per day

Aircraft Data:

Quantity	Aircraft Type	Rate per Hour	Special Info	Fuel Surcharge
(2)	Cessna 152	$92.00	+	4.74*
(2)	Cessna 172	$112.00	+	6.32
(1)	Cessna 172SP	$125.00	+	7.11
(1)	Piper PA28-161	$102.00	+	6.32
(1)	Piper PA28-161	$112.00	+
(1)	Beech Duchess BE-76	$220.00	+	15.80
(1)	Piper Seneca	$220.00	+

Remarks: Rental only to current and former students. Renters insurance is required to be purchased by both students and former student renters. It is unclear if CFA has/is able to obtain their own insurance. VA approved for advanced training for students who already have their Private Pilot License.
+ Rates are wet when fuel is purchased through them and capped at $6.00/gal reimbursement when fuel is obtained at another airport.
* The fuel surcharge applies to all flights and is per hour as of 7/29/11. If their cost per gallon drops below $6, then the surcharges will be removed. Presumably if their cost goes up, so will the surcharge.

Contact the Author: Bruce J. Elig CFII/MEI/ATP Last Updated: 30 July, 2011