Excellence in flight training since 1960
64 years and thousands of successful pilots!
AeroDynamic Aviation® began flight training in San Jose, California, in 1960. We offer flight training to all levels of pilots in the San Francisco Bay Area. Our flight school expanded in recent years to include a Monterey office. Our team of knowledgeable instructors create a comfortable, friendly environment for the people they train. With experience in many different aircraft and teaching purely for their love of aviation, our instructors will guide you through any flight experience you ask for. From airline pilots, corporate pilots, aerobatic pilots, Gold Seal and Master Flight Instructors, AeroDynamic’s team of CFIs are the best in the industry. Their exceptional service earned us the title of AOPA Distinguished Flight School, Cloud 9 Living’s Legendary Experience Provider Awards and Best of Groupon Awards. In 2021 we were featured on World’s Greatest TV as their choice for World’s Best Flight School!
Upcoming Events & Company News
- New KRHV Operations & Communications Guide is now available on our “Documents” webpage. Please use a current airport guide as this is for educational purposes only.
- $2000 Tailwheel Scholarship! Applications are due December 15 and will be awarded on Dec 22. This scholarship was created in honor of our Asst. Chief Instructor Jason Brown who passed away unexpectedly in 2021 due to an illness. This scholarship can be used toward ANY tailwheel training and anyone can apply. Please click here for full details and application.
- Winter Private Pilot Ground School will begin on Jan 25, 2025, and run through March 29th. Class will be held in AeroDynamic Aviation’s classroom at Reid-Hillview Airport in San Jose, CA. You may attend online via Google Meet or in person. Class is from 9 am to noon every Saturday for 10 weeks. Cost $330 for entire course or $40/class. Please sign up by contacting the office at (408)320-9614 or email office@aerodynamicaviation.com. Click here for details.
- Redbird simulator at Reid-Hillview! Block members get 1 hour of free simulator time per month. Click here for details.
- New AeroDynamic summer swag available for sale including hoodies, hats, beanies, patches, t-shirts, tank tops, and coozies. Stop by our San Jose or Monterey office to purchase.
- Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, & Twitter for upcoming events, recent accomplishments, and more.
Recent Pilot Accomplishments
From beginners to advanced, we train it all!
Our tailwheel fleet includes Citabria, Decathlon, Maule and Stinson for flight training and rental. We make the tailwheel transition easy and affordable for you, while making you proficient to fly many taildraggers. We also have a selection of tricycle-gear airplanes such as Cessna 150, Cessna 172, Cessna 172RG, Cessna 182, and Piper Twin Comanche for all pilot licenses and ratings. The newest certification for commercial drone operation can also be completed with one of our instructors. Whether you’ve always dreamed of becoming a pilot, have an insane desire to tumble through the air in an aerobatic aircraft or you want to continue to advanced flight training, AeroDynamic Aviation can take you to a whole new level!
See AeroDynamic Aviation® featured as the World’s Greatest TV Flight School!
Our California flight school is located at Reid Hillview airport in San Jose (KRHV) and Monterey Regional Airport (KMRY) in Monterey. We offer a full selection of Gift Certificates ranging from first flight experience to aerobatic thrills. Whether birthday, anniversary, wedding proposal or holidays, this is a gift they will never forget.
Where to begin…We offer a full array of flight courses whether you are just beginning your training, coming back to aviation, or pursuing a pilot career. Click here to see a full list of our flight training programs or browse our gift certificates if you’re new to flying.
