
What does flight training cost at Specialized Aviation? How much is each program?
General cost information:
At Specialized we strive to keep costs down so that flight training is accessible to everyone. We actually have some of the industry’s lowest costs based on our average students’ final costs associated with flight training. For example, we offer free and reduced cost flights to students that are willing to ride along on ferry, re-positioning, maintenance and sales flights. Over the years, our students have saved tens of thousands of dollars in flight training due to our school offering commercial flight services to the flying public. This allows our students to take advantage of the empty seats already being paid for by others. Below are some files you can download to get an idea of average costs to learn to fly here on the Monterey Bay with Specialized.
All costs are pay as you go.
Our simple system is designed to give you the maximum freedom when planning your training. Fly with us or anyone else.
Specialized wants to earn your trust and deliver the best flight training money can buy. No fast sells, no hidden fees.
Get some extra insurance coverage (good for any flight school) and then go fly, pay us when you get back!
Looking for some financial help? Many of our former students have solved this problem by simply clicking on these links-
Scholarships
Financing your aviation education can be a challenge. If you do not have the necessary funds saved up, or a relative who is wiling to pay for your education, you will need to look at other options including financial aid and scholarships. Aircraft Owners And Pilots Association – AOPA offers financing for flight training.
General Scholarships
Scholarships For Women
Regional Scholarships
General Scholarships links
General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) Scholarships
Hiller Aviation Museum Scholarship 2023 (16-18 Year Olds)
Pajaro Valley Aviation Academy (Santa Cruz County residents aged 16-26)
Scholarships For Women
Regional Scholarships
Where does your money go? Cessna 172
Helicopters
R22
N622SA - $370
N479SH - $370
N4044D - $370
N7059S - $370
R44 II
N63BK - $690
N422BN -$690
N4218K - $690
R44 Cadet
N4040 - $500
N307SH - $580
Current Prices and Costs
(Updated 05/03/2025)
Due to inflation and increasing costs across the board for all operations, Specialized will update our prices quarterly as shown below.
Prices are subject to change at any time.
The final price of any flight has many factors involved so please ask our staff for more information if you do not understand an aspect of how the billing process works.
Airplanes
DA40
N52TJ - $215
N37NA - $215
Cessna 172
N6212F - $170
N733AK - $165
Cessna 150
N10557 -$150
Baron 55
N931E - $525
Vashon Ranger
N328VR- $160
PILOT /CFI
CFI Flight - $105
CFI Ground - $90
CFI Advanced (MEL, Adv. Heli maneuvers, BFR, customers aircraft, special circumstances - $115
Pilot 135 Charter/Tours - $160
Pilot Photo - $115
Standby with Helicopter - $260 Off Airport Landing - $100
Overnight Fee - $900 + Rm/Bd
MISC
CA Sales Tax - 9.25% (only on product sales)
Fuel Sur Charge (Based on GPH for each aircraft separately) -
KHWD - $0.90 per Gallon 100LL
KWVI - $0.50 Per Gallon 100LL