Monterey Bay Aviation                Last Visit: 05.06.2009


Monterey Bay Aviation is a Cessna Pilot Center specializing in Private, Commercial, Instrument and CFI/I ratings and in transition and proficiency training in G1000 and Avidyne systems. Our training uses interactive computer based programs, well organized syllabi and integrates simulators in the training programs. Training is conducted in new Cessna 172's.

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

Training Area:   Local.  



Instruction Materials:   Custom.  

Syllabus:   Custom.  



Category:    Airplane (Fixed Wing).  

Certificates:    Private, Commercial, CFI and CFII.  

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

Class:   Single Engine Land.  

Engines:   Single.  

Endorsement:   Taildragger.  

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

Training Orientation:    Business (Private) and Recreation (all non-commercial flight).  

Career Focus:    Commercial (includes air taxi, survey, ambulance, etc) and Flight Instruction.  

Type of Curriculum:    Ground School, Accelerated (full days, intense), Acrobatic and FITS - FAA Scenario based training.  



Technically Advanced Aircraft:    TCAS - Collision Avoidance, Autopilot and Glass Cockpit(Garmin G1000), etc.  

Type of Rental:    Students only and Licensed Pilots.  

Type of Airplanes Available:   Cessna 172SP Nav III Garmin G1000, Cessna 172SP  

Aircraft Rental Rates:   $135/HR for Cessna 172SP; $155/HR for Cessna 172SP/G1000  



Training Facilities:    Dedicated Classroom, Lounge, Dedicated Study Area, Flight Planning Area, Lending Library (books, videos, software), Pilot Ready Room, Snack Room and Simulator.  

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

Airport Locations (codes):   KMRY  



Pricing Info:   $13,000 for PPL  

Special Offer:   $99 Discovery flight in Cessna 172  

Financial Assistance:    Student Loans and Third Party (bank, etc).  



Professional Affiliations:   Cessna Pilot Center.  

Total Instructors:   7  

Foreign Languages:   French, German  



Weather:   Mild climate - sunny year round  






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