PilotBound estimate · San Carlos, CA
What flight training at San Carlos Flight Center costs
Their published rates: $157/hr aircraft (wet) + $95/hr instructor·verified July 1, 2026 SourceSource 2
All rates are wet (fuel and oil included). Figures shown are the non-member rate; members pay about $15 to $30/hr less, noted per airplane. Instruction runs $95 to $115/hr depending on the instructor (senior instructors more), listed per instructor on the team page.
Estimates use San Carlos Flight Center's published Cessna 152 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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