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Modesto.Flight.Center                Last Visit: 03.24.2008


Modesto Flight Center is the premier full service FBO at Modesto airport. We are known for our... clean, well-maintained aircraft fleet, focus on customer service and satisfaction, a firm commitment to quality and safety, highly competent and professional staff, attractive facilities and equipment competitive pricing We Offer: Flight training, aircraft rental, pilot supplies. Aircraft sales, repair and parts. CATS testing center.

We're a flight organization based in Modesto, California
School Type:   Part 61.  



Category:    Airplane (Fixed Wing) and Rotorcraft.  

Certificates:    Private, Commercial, ATP, CFI and CFII.  

Ratings:    VFR, IFR, Commercial, CFI, CFII, Multiengine and Multiengine Instructor.  

Class:    Single Engine Land, Multi Engine Land and Helicopter.  

Engines:    Single and Twin.  

Endorsement:   Complex.  

Recurrent Training:    Flight Review, Instrument Proficiency Check and Aircraft Checkouts.  

Training Orientation:    Career (Carrier, Commercial, Military) and Recreation (all non-commercial flight).  

Career Focus:    Corporate Flying, Flight Instruction, Regional Airlines and Major Airlines.  

Type of Curriculum:    Ground School and Career Oriented, structured.  



Type of Rental:    Licensed Pilots and Students only.  

Type of Airplanes Available:   C-152 (3), C-172 (3), PA28-161, PA28-181, PA28R-200, PA44-180, R-22  

Aircraft Rental Rates:   varies, please call  



Instruction Materials:   King.  

Syllabus:   Custom.  



Training Facilities:    Dedicated Classroom, Dedicated Study Area, Flight Planning Area, Snack Room and Simulator.  

On-Site FAA Testing:   Written Tests (CATS, Laser Grade).  

Airport Facilities:    Control Tower, ILS, Weather computer terminal and Pilot Shop.  

Airport Locations (codes):   KMOD, KLHM  



Financial Assistance:   Student Loans.  



Professional Affiliations:   Cessna Pilot Center.  

Total Instructors:   8  



Weather:   Year round flying  



School Description
Modesto Flight Center was established in 1983 by partners Sandy and Dave Mesenhimer and Larry and Pat Askew. It was based on the premise that they start a flight school which allowed for a place that customers are treated like friends and family. That they are given a place to learn, chat, share friendships, and of course, enjoy good food served every Saturday. It’s being passionate about flying, educating, and meeting new friends that makes Modesto Flight Center stand out from the rest. And those values will continue with the new ownership under Richard Corbett. Modesto Flight Center offers affordable flight training and aircraft rental for pilots of all experience levels, from student pilot through ATP. We also offer a pilot shop, FAA computerized testing, and an FAA-approved flight simulator, aircraft maintenance and inspection, and a variety of other services. Modesto Flight Center’s mission is to deliver exceptional value to aircraft owners, pilots, and students. We set high standards for ourselves, and strive to constantly exceed these standards. We focus on the current and future needs of our customers through adding new products and services to keep up with the dynamic nature of aviation.


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