Custom Flight Training

Rio Linda, California, United States· Rio Linda Airport(L36)

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Custom Flight Training at a glance

Custom Flight Training is a flight school at Rio Linda Airport (L36) in Rio Linda, United States. It offers training for Private pilot licence (PPL), Instrument rating, Commercial pilot licence (CPL), Flight instructor, Airline pilot training (ATPL), and Mountain flying. Its fleet includes Cessna 172 and Flight simulator. Its published PPL package ($4,800) is about 64% below the typical price in the United States ($13,500). At Rio Linda Airport, 89% of daylight hours have weather suitable for training flights. The best months are June, July, and August; December is the most difficult. There are 13 other flight schools within 31 miles.

Courses and training

Prices

Course or itemPrice
Private Pilot Certificate
total
$4,800 – $5,150
Cessna 172 Rental
per hour (wet)
$110
Flight Instructor
per flight hour
$55
Instrument Rating
total
from $3,000
Simulator (Dual)
per hour
$100

Prices last checked September 2026. Always confirm the current price with the school.

Aircraft

Typical flying weather at Rio Linda Airport

Share of daylight hours each month with weather suitable for training flights (cloud base at least 3,000 ft, visibility at least 5 statute miles / 8 km, wind no more than 20 knots, no thunderstorms, freezing conditions or snow).

77% Jan
87% Feb
89% Mar
93% Apr
95% May
98% Jun
99% Jul
98% Aug
96% Sep
95% Oct
82% Nov
59% Dec

From weather reports at Sacramento McClellan (5 miles from the airfield), 2016–2025.

Location

Airfield
Rio Linda Airport(L36)
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Source: FAA records, and the school’s own website.Details last checked September 2026.

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