
Jet Safety International
Sacramento, California · Sacramento International Airport (KSMF)
- Type ratings
Typically 89% of daylight hours flyable over the year
Rio Linda, California, United States· Rio Linda Airport(L36)
✓ Approved by FAA
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.
| Course or item | Price |
|---|---|
| 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.
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).
From weather reports at Sacramento McClellan (5 miles from the airfield), 2016–2025.

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