Flight Training School, Pilots Training in San Diego, CA, America

Welcome to San Diego Flight Training International and the Airline Direct® Academy center located in beautiful Southern California.

For those just starting a learn-to-fly program, to professional aviators working towards advanced pilot and instructor ratings and certificates, SDFTI has delivered safe quality instruction since opening in 1989.

The headings at the top of the page will bring you to information specific to the needs of prospective international, career, and non-career students. There is additional general information about SDFTI and for current students. The tabs directly above have information regarding SDFTI including upcoming events.

In addition to a large fleet of Cessna & Piper Aircraft, SDFTI has the Diamond DA40

The Diamond DA40 is a sleek aircraft featuring a roomy four passenger interior and a full Garmin G1000 glass cockpit. From the photo, you can see that the bubble-style cockpit design offers a more than 180 degree panoramic view. Don't let the appearance of this compact aircraft fool you; the DA40 packs a 180hp motor and 40 foot wingspan for quick takeoffs and long range cross-country flights.

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PILOT TRAINING WITH SCHEDULE FLEXIBILITY

Two tracks available:

Commercial Direct Program
(Private, Instrument, Commercial, and Multiengine in 34 weeks)

Professional Pilot Program
(Private, Instrument, Commercial, Multiengine, CFI, CFII, MEI, CRM, and Career preparation in 43 weeks)

Reserve your seat - call 858-569-1822 - ask for the admissions department.

Special Private Pilot Program

Call Admissions Office for details

NEW!

Asia Professional Pilot Program
(Private, Instrument, Commercial, and Multiengine)

Telephone

858-569-1822

24 Hour Lesson Scheduling:
Schedule Pointe Online System

Sunrise & Sunset Times for San Diego
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Week of August 1
Sunrise: 0601 - Sunset: 1942

Week of August 8
Sunrise: 0606 - Sunset: 1935

Week of August 15
Sunrise: 0611 - Sunset: 1927

Week of August 22
Sunrise: 0616 - Sunset: 1919

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Stop in and see the latest in FAA approved advanced flight training device technology.

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Flight Training Hours:
Monday-Sunday 24 hours

Admissions Hours:
Monday – Friday
8 am to 6:30 pm
Saturday
9 am to 1 pm

Dispatch Hours:
Monday – Saturday
8 am to 6:30 pm
Sunday
10 am to 4 pm

Contact Info:
info@sdfti.com
(858) 569-1822

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HEADQUARTERS
Fleet Aircraft Flightline & Hangars
Montgomery Field (KMYF)

San Diego Offices, Dispatch,
& Briefing Rooms
Aero Office Park
8745 Aero Drive, Suite 103
San Diego, CA 92123

Aero Office Park, across Aero Drive from Montgomery Field, at Sandrock Road.

Mission Statement

The core purpose and values of SDFTI have remained true since launching in 1989. These words live in every briefing room, flight deck, instructor and member of the support staff. We are more than a business ... we are part of the history and future of aviation. Producing safe professional pilots is our contribution.

Philip L. Thalheimer
President

Hats Off to these Successful Students
International Transfers from Other US Schools OKAY
If you are on an I-20 we can help you transfer to a better condition at SDFTI. Contact our admissions department with your situation for consideration. Call 858-569-1822
As Seen on TV - SDFTI was featured on "Aviation Week In Review." See their evaluation and report here.
SDFTI Lands Mesa Airlines GUARANTEED INTERVIEW Program ...
Professional SUCCESS Stories
Many students come to SDFTI and our Airline Direct® Academy hoping to be professional aviators. Here are the most recent graduates who are flying the dream!

International Commercial Multiengine Program SPECIAL
SDFTI announces a special program to take international students economically through private, instrument, commercial, and multiengine courses in four to six months. SDFTI can provide an I-20 for a M1-Visa. Please follow this link for additional details.

Train in our new Cessna® 172SP with the Garmin® G1000® featuring the glass fully-integrated digital-avionic flight deck.

FREE TOURS!
No obligation, free tours of our facility, simulator, aircraft, and airport. Tours are Monday through Saturday at 9:00am, 10:00am, and 11:00am.
A great way for prospective students to have all of their questions answered.
Call to confirm in advance - 858-569-1822