California Flight Academy

California Flight Academy

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Location: Gillespie Airport

Telephone Number: (619) 448-2212

Instruction Fees: $50-$60/hour.

Cross Country Minimums: 2 hours per day

Aircraft Data:

Quantity	Aircraft Type	Rate per Hour	Special Info	Fuel Surcharge
(5)	Cessna 152	$92.00	+	*
(1)	Cessna 172	$102.00	+
(4)	Cessna 172	$112.00	+
(1)	Cessna 172SP	$125.00	+

(2)	Piper PA28-161	$102.00	+
(2)	Piper PA28-161	$112.00	+
(1)	Piper PA28-181	$135.00	+
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(1)	Mooney M20	$165.00	+
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(1)	Beech Duchess BE-76	$220.00	+
(1)	Piper Seneca	$220.00	+
(1)	MS-760 IIB Paris Jet	$395.00 (Dual-DRY)	+

Remarks: To receive the discount rate you will need $500 on account. 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 $4.80/gal reimbursement when fuel is obtained at another airport.
* As of 16 July 09 they no longer have a fuel surcharge, that may change if fuel prices rise again.

Contact the Author: Bruce J. Elig CFII/MEI/ATP Last Updated: 20 April, 2010