PilotBound estimate · San Luis Obispo, CA
What flight training at SunWest Aviation, Inc. costs
Their published rates: $155/hr aircraft (wet) + $85/hr instructor·verified July 1, 2026 Source
Instruction is $85/hr standard, up to $95/hr for advanced or type-specific instruction (for example a Cirrus CSIP, multi-engine dual, or initial CFI training). The estimate below prices the right instructor rate for each leg.
Rates shown are non-member; members pay less. Page does not state wet or dry. Advanced instruction (instrument, commercial, CFI/CFII) is $95/hr.
Estimates use SunWest Aviation, Inc.'s published Cessna 152 II 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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