WEST · CA
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69 cities currently represented. City counts reflect distinct listings in the supplied source records.
Explore school descriptions, published training options, and website assessments. Part 141 source notes identify dated FAA records and campus details that need confirmation.
133–144 of 159 schools
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Thermal, California
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Limited website evidence · FAA roster matched
The school and partner pages identify SoCal at 56850 Higgins Drive, Thermal, and the separate alliance address on Tyler Street in Coachella.
Carlsbad, California
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The club identifies aircraft at McClellan–Palomar in Carlsbad and at Oceanside. The fleet is organized by base.
San Diego, California
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Regular instruction is based at Montgomery–Gibbs Executive Airport. The FAQ describes Cessna 172 and Piper Archer training and pay-as-you-go arrangements for regular lessons.
Santa Monica, California
School-wide information; confirm your campus.
Limited website evidence
Santa Monica, CA
Cameron Park, California
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The private syllabus is organized around fundamentals, cross-country work and practical-test preparation, with lesson plans available through a learning-management system.
Long Beach, California
Website reviewed · FAA roster matched
Published instructor procedures require current membership for instruction other than one-time demo flights.
Acampo, California
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The main course catalog distinguishes initial CFI, CFII, MEI, combined CFII/MEI, and combined commercial/CFI options.
Atwater, California
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The contact page identifies 2305 Jetlift Drive in Atwater.
Sacramento, California
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Limited website evidence · FAA campus match not established
Sacramento, CA
Hayward, California
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The homepage identifies Hayward Executive Airport and states that visits are by appointment only.
Ramona, California
School-wide information; confirm your campus.
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Private pilot and Instrument rating — published options
Palo Alto, California
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The training page explicitly offers private, instrument, commercial, multiengine, tailwheel, simulator and G1000 instruction.
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Our California collection currently includes CFI Academy Inc in Acampo, with Lodi Airport (K1O3) listed as its training location. Read the profile’s source notes, then confirm your course and location directly.
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