PilotBound estimate · Concord, CA
What flight training at Pacific States Aviation costs
Their published rates: $145/hr aircraft (wet) + $105/hr instructor·verified July 1, 2026 Source
Rates are wet (per Hobbs), from the downloadable rate sheet revised Sept 25, 2025. Membership is mandatory ($75 one-time, $135 every 3 months). Instruction is a flat $105/hr; outside instruction is $135/hr.
Estimates use Pacific States Aviation's published Cessna 150J and instructor rates (verified July 1, 2026), shown in USD for planning only. Real cost varies by student, weather, and pace. An honest range, not a quote.
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