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try golden state - START today

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 six airplanes 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 than a school you can continue to use the planes you are familiar with and continue on with advanced training right here at Golden State.

Get Started TODAY with our $199.95 Intro flight package with 2 flights (1 hour each), pre-flight instruction (3 hours), logbook, flight training handbook, and Saturday intro class. *

Call us at 619-449-0611
​ *Minimum age 16 + United States Citizen  + San Diego County Resident + Licensed Pilots not eligible + May not be combined with other discounts + 1 Intro Special per person + User must be eligible for 3rd Class Medical Certificate + Passengers not permitted on Introductory Flights + Prices subject to change without notice + Flights to be done on 2 separate days + Flight schedules subject to change and may be affected by weather, aircraft availability and other factors beyond our control + Pre-payment of $199.95 required prior to scheduling your 1st flight + 24 Hour advance confirmation required for scheduled flights + No refund for unused portion of flight time + Requires presentation of photo ID and Birth Certificate or Passport or Green Card prior to scheduling + Requires attendance of a 3 hour orientation class prior to scheduling flights.

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FUN AND REWARDING

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Introductory flight with certified instructor
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Learning Flight Training As a Career

it's ok to be passionate

With General Aviation pilots flying more than ​24 million hours a year they are a passionate group of people who enjoy flying above traffic visiting Palm Springs, Temecula, Los Angeles and cities along California's 217 General Aviation Airports.  Call ahead to the local flying club and they will have a rental car ready for you or Uber around the local destination.
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YOU CAN MAKE MONEY TOO

Becoming a Private Pilot is the first stop to gaining endorsements, type ratings and flight hours.  Students come to Golden State and first earn their Private Pilot License, then they become a Certified Flying Instructor and can teach other students to fly while earning more flight hours at no cost.  At the same time you can be earning more endorsements and type ratings.  Over the years we have had many students become commercial pilots through this path.  You can have a 4 year degree, or not.  San Diego State University is nearby, having a Meteorology degree or a degree aircraft operations, aviation, or aeronautical engineering would be a good addition to your resume but is not required.
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Get Started TODAY with our $199.95 Intro flight package with 2 flights, pre-flight instruction, logbook, flight training handbook, and Saturday intro class. *
Call us at 619-449-0611
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1640 North Johnson Ave
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 449-0611

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  • Home
  • INTRO FLIGHT
  • JOIN
    • Members Page
  • FLIGHT TRAINING
    • Flying Lessons
    • 4 Stages of Private Pilot Lessons
    • Getting Your License
    • FINANCE YOUR TRAINING
    • Benefits of Private Pilot
  • Fleet
  • Classes
    • Private Pilot Ground School >
      • Private Pilot Ground School Videos
    • Instrument Flight Rating Class
    • Biennial Flight Review
    • Saturday Intro Class
  • Calendar
  • Pilot Careers
  • FAA/PSI EXAMS
  • Contact
  • PILOT SHORTAGE....CAREER AS A PILOT