Let’s Fly San Diego, situated at Montgomery–Gibbs Executive Airport (KMYF), is a tight-knit collective of independent, seasoned flight instructors offering personalized, cost-effective training through a flying club model. Owned and led by Bruce Elig, an ATP​/​CFII​/​MEI with over 11,000 dual instruction hours, the outfit emphasizes safety, affordability, and student-focused learning . Operating weekday hours (8 AM–5 PM), Let’s Fly San Diego charges $70​/​hr for flight and ground instruction, with a slight premium for evenings and weekends, while flying club aircraft are rented separately through partner clubs. This structure allows students to avoid high school-like membership fees, updated fuel charges, and enrollment costs often found at traditional flight schools. Students progress on a block-by-block syllabus from Private Pilot through Instrument, Commercial, Multi‑Engine, CFI​/​CFII, and tailwheel endorsements. Each lesson blends pre-flight briefing, practical flight time, and post-flight debrief, ensuring clarity in purpose and consistent advancement. Lessons usually last about 1.2 hours in the air plus 0.5 hours of ground time, totaling around $350 per session when aircraft rental is included—transparent, all-inclusive pricing with no hidden fees. Aircraft are modern, well-maintained IFR-capable trainers including two Cessna 172Ns, five Piper Archer IIs, and a vintage Cessna 140 for tailwheel instruction—all equipped with dual nav​/​com radios and some featuring Garmin 430W GPS systems. An Elite RC‑1 full-motion simulator enhances procedural and IFR training in a safe, on-site environment. Feedback from students is glowing. Yelp reviewers highlight Bruce’s patient, safety-first instruction and straightforward pricing. One wrote, “Bruce knew I was nervous… he showed me how to fly an airplane,” while another praised his “well-developed and systematic flying lessons”. Reddit users also appreciate the absence of dues and easy scheduling, though some note instructor quality can vary. Let’s Fly San Diego offers introductory flights (typically about an hour airborne with ground briefing) priced around $279–$350, allowing prospective students to experience training firsthand before committing. Its location at Montgomery Field provides a compelling training environment—year-round flying weather, busy Class D​/​Bravo airspace, multiple instrument approaches, and coastal routes—ideal for real-world experience. - **Do NOT use the inquiry feature on this page, as it sends messages to Skyfarer Academy instead of the flight school. [Disclaimer] Claim the listing: https://skyfareracademy.com/signup If details are outdated or want removal, contact us at support@skyfareracademy.com

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Montgomery Field - KMYF