Peterson Aviation: Professional Flight Training and Aircraft Rental
Welcome to our family-owned flight school, where aviation is a lifelong passion. We are a flight school serving Cameron Park and the greater Sacramento area. Peterson Aviation is a father-and-son instruction team that are dedicated educators that truly care about general aviation and helping you succeed. We are not simply here to build hours for the airlines. We focus on providing a fun, supportive, and comfortable learning environment that you can enjoy. From earning your private pilot certificate to pursuing advanced ratings, we offer a wide range of personalized training packages designed to make your journey safe, fun and highly educational. Visit our services Page to explore how we can help you reach your goals.
Instructors
Our dedicated flight instructors are passionate, down-to-earth, educators committed to delivering high-quality, personalized training that prioritizes your long-term safety and proficiency. Check out our team page for more information.
Aircraft
You will train in a very nice, clean and well-maintained Cessna 172, the classic aviation trainer airplane. It features a modern avionics panel rather than the outdated "steam gauges" found in older aircraft. This setup is ideal for advanced instrument (IFR) training, while the built-in moving map and traffic display serve as an extra layer of safety to protect you during visual (VFR) flight. Check out our fleet page for more information.
Rate
We keep training costs transparent and affordable. Our aircraft rents for $195/hour wet (including fuel) and our instructors are billed at $80/hour. For a detailed breakdown of what it typically costs to earn your license, check out our FAQS Page.
Success Rate
We are proud to boast a 100% first-time pass rate for students preparing for their private pilot checkride. Our approach and style of teaching will ensure you are fully confident and prepared to take your checkride and earn your license.