We have been helping students achieve their dreams of flight training since 1968 at Gillespie Field in El Cajon. As an FAA approved flight training school we have our own training curriculum, classes, and certified instructors. As a Flying Club we have 11 planes in our fleet available for your flight training.

Our flying lessons go at the pace you want to take and you can pay as you go. Since we are more then a school you can continue to use the planes you are familiar with and continue on with advanced training right here at Golden State.

How to get Started

2 one hour flights, FAA Flight Training textbook (200 pages), 2 ground school sessions, 2 hours of dual-instruction, and a logbook. This is an opportunity to find out what flying is like and decide if Golden State is where you want to earn your Private Pilot's License. We are open 7 days a week, call us at (619) 449-0611 to schedule when you would like to fly.

Private Pilot Ground School - $225.00 + Books

Starts on January 5th, 2010. This 9-week course will prepare you for the FAA Knowledge test and is definitely the most fun way to accomplish your required ground training. This class consists of 16 lectures, workshops, testing and graduation which products the student with the neccessary certificate to take the FAA test. Cost of all this... just $225 plus books. The FAA test is also taken here when the class has been completed. More information, call or come by to sign up!

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