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Learn to fly at the Santa Cruz Flying Club Watsonville, California 831-722-4580

Flying over Watsonville Airport - Piper ArcherWhat are you waiting for:
LEARN TO FLY THIS YEAR!
Wanting to try something exciting and new? Why not join the Santa Cruz Flying Club and start living out those dreams of flying you've had for so long!

You could earn your Private Pilot Certificate and experience the thrill and the freedom of piloting your own aircraft.

Flying...many people dream of it, few people actually do it. Become one of the select few -- Earn your wings this year at the Santa Cruz Flying Club.

A student preflighting a Cessna 150 at Watsonville AirportSo how do you get started?
It's easier than you think! Simply call up the club at 831-722-4580 or just stop by and meet our friendly staff and instructors. For just $50 you can have your very first introductory flying lesson.  On that very first flight you will be in the pilots seat, and with the close watch of a professional flight instructor you will be on the controls actually flying the aircraft!

At the end of your first flying lesson you'll get a chance to talk to the instructors about what your goals are, how quickly you want to complete your training, and what flight training involves regarding time and expense. Even if you don't think you want to go all the way to getting a Private Pilot's Certificate take us up on our offer of a $50 flight and see what it's all about. Introductory flights and gift certificates also make great gifts!

Flight Training at Santa Cruz Flying ClubSpecialized Flight Instruction
Santa Cruz Flying Club has highly qualified flight instructors who are able to give training in specialized aircraft such as high-performance single and multi-engine aircraft, taildraggers, helicopters and aerobatic aircraft.

Plus you can get your instrument, commercial or flight instructor ratings. Join with other students working on the same ratings and study together to speed the learning process.

Simulator instruction is available on a PCATD for $35/hr.

Affordable Rental Rates!

Check out our reasonable rates, then call today and check out in additional aircraft: 831-722-4580

Cessna 150 starting at $75/hr.
Cessna 172 starting at $90/hr.
Cessna 182 starting at $120/hr.

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Upcoming Events

Pumpkin Drop
Sunday, November 4th, 2007, 12-4 pm
Santa Cruz Flying Club again offers the Pumpkin Drop, what better way to recycle your pumpkins? [Read More]

Recent Club News

Sentinel Story about Ann Goldsmith
June 19th, 2007

Santa Cruz Flying Club student Ann Goldsmith makes the news along with her instructor Michelle Ruprecht in the Santa Cruz Sentinel. [Read More]


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Santa Cruz Flying Club, 150 Aviation Way, Suite 6, Watsonville, CA 95076 · Phone: 831-722-4580 ·