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.

HELICOPTER TRAINING COST ESTIMATE

AIRPLANE TRAINING COST ESTIMATE


  • 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

  1. AOPA Flight Training Scholarships

  2. Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Scholarships

  3. National Air Transportation Association (NATA) Scholarships

  4. National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) Scholarships

  5. National Gay Pilots Association Scholarships

  6. University Aviation Association (UAA) Scholarship Listing

  7. LeRoy W. Homer Jr. Scholarships

  8. General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) Scholarships

  9. Hiller Aviation Museum Scholarship 2023 (16-18 Year Olds)

  10. The Hayward Air Rally Aviation Scholarship

  11. Pajaro Valley Aviation Academy (Santa Cruz County residents aged 16-26)

Scholarships For Women

  1. Women in Aviation, International Scholarship Listing

  2. Women in Corporate Aviation

  3. Girls with Wings

  4. Ninety-Nines, International Organization of Women Pilots Scholarships

  5. Whirly Girls Helicopter Training Scholarship

Regional Scholarships

  1. The Alaska Airmen’s Association

  2. Aero Club of New England

  3. Montana Department of Transportation


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