SunWest was founded in 1987 as a family operation providing flight Training and management services to the central coast.

Flight School

Our flight school boasts a fleet of six aircraft, and currently keeps four instructors on staff in addition to our office staff.

Our policy is simple. We demand that our staff demonstrate unparalleled competence, professionalism, integrity, and courtesy. The company must assure uncompromising safety for all customers. From our perspective, both convenience and economy are of the utmost importance. Our goal is to earn your confidence, loyalty, and friendship. Our duty is to make flying fun and productive for you again!

SunWest Aviation Flight School is open 9am-5pm, 7 days a week. These are the hours our office is staffed; flights may occur at any time of any day given they are booked properly in advance.

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Plane Rentals

If you're a licensed pilot and looking to explore the stunning beauty of California's Central Coast, we offer a variety of aircraft available for rent from our fleet. Whether you're interested in a leisurely flight along the coastline or a more extensive tour of the area, our planes are ready for your adventure. To ensure safety and proficiency, we invite you to schedule a checkout flight with our experienced staff. This will allow us to assess your skills and get you approved to take one of our aircraft on your journey. We look forward to helping you experience the skies in one of our top-quality planes.

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Please don’t be shy to let any of us know how we can better meet your needs and expectations. Our success depends on your satisfaction, and we intend to earn your business and trust from day one and through each and every day thereafter.