Best Flight School Santa Clara Near Me

4worldlovers:
Join us on the second Saturday of each month for a free Pancake Breakfast, a social event hosted by Trade Winds Aviation.

Trade Winds Aviation has opened a new office at San Martin Airport and is offering flight training and aircraft rental.

We have partnered with the aviation department of San Jose State University to help you earn your aviation degree!

The SJSU curriculum can help you earn your Bachelor degree in aviation, while flying at Trade Winds with dedicated instructors and a modern fleet.

We are a Cessna Pilot Center and an FAA-certificated Part 141 institution, so we can meet all your needs.

Trade Winds Aviation has added three newer Cessna 172S/G1000 training airplanes to our fleet!

4worldlovers: Whether you are new to the world of flying or are looking for a flying club to call home, San Carlos Flight Center is excited to help you take the next step in your flight training journey. The Flight Center was founded on the principles of safety, community, and adventure, and through these, we hope to make your training and rental experience a great one. No matter if you want to fly over the Bay Area, go to Lake Tahoe for a day of skiing, or make a career out of flying, we’ll help you get there.

Our fleet is serviced in-house by our dedicated maintenance and flight line team, and you’ll find the aircraft to be clean, safe, and comfortable for your mission. A wide range of aircraft allows pilots to find the best aircraft for their needs and schedule. In our office, we have three flight simulators to enhance your training experience and sharpen your skills in the cockpit.

4worldlovers: Squadron2 was started by pilots for pilots to allow the most economical way of renting safe, dependable aircraft to its members. We rent a wide selection of aircraft; Cessna, Piper, Beechcraft, etc. for your flying pleasure. All the aircraft are maintained by highly skilled on-site mechanics that keep the aircraft in top running condition.

Have you ever had a dream of taking off into the wild, blue yonder and soaring with the birds? How would you like to get to Lake Tahoe in one hour instead of sitting in traffic for three?

4worldlovers: Enjoy breathtaking views of the San Francisco Bay Area from the air! Overfly Alcatraz, the Golden Gate Bridge, or the picturesque coastal town of Half Moon Bay at 1,500 feet. Glide above the stunning Pacific Ocean coastline with it's impressive cliffs and sea shore for an experience you'll never forget. Live life to its fullest. Your plane is waiting!


An exciting, scenic flight tour over the Bay Area in a two-seater Cessna or four-seater Piper single-engine airplane.

Choose from one of our four standard tours: Peninsula, Half Moon Bay, San Francisco & Golden Gate, or the Ultimate SkyTour.


An introduction to how an airplane is controlled on the ground and in the air.


Flying the airplane! Under the guidance of a professional pilot you will experience what it feels like to fly a real airplane.

Enjoy breathtaking views of the San Francisco Bay Area from the air!


You can also purchase an In-Flight Digital Photo of you behind the controls!


Enjoy breathtaking views of the San Francisco Bay Area from the air! Overfly Alcatraz, the Golden Gate Bridge, or the picturesque coastal town of Half Moon Bay at 1,500 feet. Glide above the stunning Pacific Ocean coastline with it's impressive cliffs and sea shore for an experience you'll never forget. Live life to its fullest. Your plane is waiting.


“Overall the Introductory Flight experience was phenomenal! The instructor was very thorough with explaining the functions of the plane. As well as very enthusiastic, and it shows he has passion for flying. It was especially nice how he pointed and showed areas of the bay area. I would most definitely recommend this to all friends and family for a great experience and a friendly flight instructor.”


“FlyBayArea is a perfect match for me. They are relaxed and low key so I have never felt pressured or nervous, even in the beginning. The instructors will get you flying immediately from day one and will be hands off as soon as you demonstrate your proficiency, which will be sooner than you realize. FlyBayArea will keep you informed about where you are in the process and what needs to be accomplished next so you always have a goal to work on during your training. With FlyBayArea, you will be in good hands. Happy flying!”

“The freedom you experience when you grab the controls for the first time is life altering. The fastest you’ve ever travelled in a car suddenly feels slow, the distances you’ve driven seem small, and your perspective of the world literally zooms out a good ten notches. A Flight Instructor from FlyBayArea right there with you, will make it safe & easy to become a top-notch pilot.”


Interested in Becoming a Pilot? The open sky awaits. Our Private Pilot Course will give you all you need to get your license and start flying.


Never flown before? Don't sweat it. Our Private Pilot Course is designed to get you comfortable on an airplane and give you the skills you need to fly with confidence.


Learn to fly in San Carlos, California at the San Carlos Airport. Our Private Pilot Course provides you with expert guidance from experienced FAA Certified Flight Instructors in the San Francisco Bay Area.

In the classroom, you'll get to know the airplane you'll be flying and learn the basics of flying safety skills.

In the air, you'll learn takeoffs and landings, along with maneuvers like turns, climbs, and descents. When you're finished you'll earn an FAA Private Pilot Certificate. Your certificate does not expire and is valid throughout the United States and recognized by most countries around the world.


FREE Membership! Unlike other flying clubs, paid membership is NOT required to learn to fly with us.

4worldlovers:
Learn how to own a plane at lower costs, by renting it to Members


Learning to fly, the ability to fly, is more than a useful skill and an engaging pastime. It is in the most fundamental sense a liberation from the ground. The extent to which this is true is difficult to communicate to those who have not already experienced it. .