California Flight Academy conceived and developed a flight training program, specifically tailored for Taiwanese Students.  This program is designed for the Taiwanese Pilot to obtain a Private Pilot License through Commercial Pilots License with Instrument and Multi-Engine Ratings. 

We are fully staffed with 17 flight instructors and have a fleet of 21 aircrafts.  Our program is designed to meet your specific needs; we also have an accelerated program for those students who are highly motivated and committed.

Rest assured you are in good hands at California Flight Academy.  We have other students from Taiwan and are very experienced at helping you achieve your objectives.  We offer a special 300 hour program to meet the needs of people training for employment in Taiwan.  Everything you need to complete your flying is here at C.F.A. 

1. This is a combined program that includes 65 hours of solo flight in a Cessna 172 and 30 hours of dual instruction in a Cessna 172 pursuant to the C.M.L. S.E. rating as well as 25 hours of dual instruction in a Duchess (a Piper Seneca is available at a slight increased rate) and an additional 20 hours of ground all resulting in a part 141 Commercial Multi engine rating.

Note that due to rising rapidly rising fuel prices, additional fuel surcharges could be necessary

Miscellaneous additional expenses you can anticipate are estimated to be $4897.00.  This includes the FAA physical exam, all written exams, all FAA check rides, all course material including charts and books as well as the Student Exchange Visitor Information System (S.E.V.I.S.) fee and Transportation Security Administration (T.S.A..) fees. 

Accommodations are available in two bedroom apartments which can be shared.  Normally two people share one apartment (each having a separate bedroom) for $740 each month per person.  This also includes utilities, DSL, Cable TV and local phone.

San Diego is a beautiful destination with fine weather conducive to flying year round.

Our fleet of Cessna 152/172N/172K/172SP/Piper Warrior/Mooney M20K/Beech Duchess and Piper Seneca aircraft are meticulously maintained by our company maintenance staff, so you can be assured that you are flying in the safest, best training platforms available.  We presently have 5 – 152’s, 5-172 N models, 1-172 K Model, 2 172SP models, 4 Warriors, 1 Mooney M20K, 2 Beech Duchess, and 1 Piper Seneca for a total of 21 aircraft.  This fleet is supported by a staff of 17 instructors.

The VISA is quite simple.  I send a form called an I-20 and you go to the nearest US embassy and obtain an M-1 VISA.  It should not take more than a couple weeks.  The reason for taking so long is it usually takes a couple weeks to get an appointment at the US embassy in your country.  In fact, assuming you want to proceed, call the nearest embassy today and make an appointment because it will only take 2 or 3 days for me to get an I-20 to you.  In a separate e-mail, I will send a list of information I need in order to issue your I-20.  In order to issue the I-20 I need a $500 deposit.

Method of payment is whatever works for you.  Wire transfer of funds, Credit card, Cash is all good.  We require a minimum 25% deposit before commencing training.  Additional payments are then scheduled six weeks apart.  If you are doing a wire transfer sometimes it is less expensive to transfer a larger amount at once so as to avoid transfer fees.  Every time you fly we debit your account.

We also have a barbecue every Saturday around 12:00 noon.  This will be a great time for you to meet new friends, grab a burger off the Barbie and get to know us a little better.

Almost anyone can learn to fly.  California Flight Academy takes your training one step further by making your learning experience fun and productive. From your first lesson to your last you will be amazed at how quickly you can learn what it takes to become a safe, competent pilot. 
The fact that you have checked out our school means you already have an interest in becoming a pilot or if you already are one, increasing your knowledge and skills by adding other ratings to your license.  No matter what your goal is, we're here to help.
One of the best tools we have developed to answer all of your questions about learning to fly is our web site Frequently Asked Questions where we have the most frequently asked questions and answers.   We hope that the information we have provided throughout the site is comprehensive and answers all of your questions.   If you have additional questions or comments that we have not addressed, or if you wish to speak to our Chief Instructor or a Certified Flight Instructor about any aspect of the school or learning to fly, please feel free to contact us, or simply drop by the school for a personal tour of our aircraft, classrooms, and facilities at the Gillespie Airfield near San Diego, California.  Everyone is treated as family here and we look forward to meeting YOU!

When you train with us, you will find:

1. A professional approach to flight training…one that is designed to get you finished.  Our typical student finishes their Private rating in about 44 hours.

1. We are one of the Cessna Pilot Centers (CPC’s) in the United Sates!  CPC Advantages include:  Cessna’s Computer Based Instruction (CBI) – aviation’s only standardized, integrated curriculum that delivers training consistency worldwide – with private, instrument, and commercial courses designed to achieve your training goals in the minimum time with the highest quality results! 

1. Our fleet of Cessna 152/172/ 172SP/Piper Warrior/ Mooney 201J, Beechcraft Duchess and Piper Seneca aircraft are meticulously maintained by our company maintenance staff, so you can be assured that you are flying in the safest, best training platforms available.

1. A personalized course that works around your schedule and personal needs…no formal, bureaucratic classroom settings.

1. San Diego is a dynamic “destination resort” location that offers you experience in all types of weather conditions…you will be well prepared for the real-world.

We have a unique attitude toward flight training.

It is all about you, the student. PERIOD.

As pilots and avid aviation enthusiasts, we would be thrilled if we could introduce you to the exciting and wonderful world of general aviation or help you achieve an advanced rating or certificate.   We look forward to meeting you at our school and making you at home during your visit.   Good luck in your pursuit of flying!
Sincerely;

Len Mooney
California Flight Academy
"The Sky is Calling"

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