The West Valley Flying Club provides training for the recreational and commercial pilot. Training encompasses flight techniques in both single engine and multi-engine planes Its curriculum offers classes in vintage aircraft and acrobatic flying. The school offers a dedicated classroom setting, including a flight planning area and a lending library, as well as a flight simulator. Facilities for taking written FAA tests are also available on-site. The West Valley Flying Club is a non-profit organization.
Hayward Flight offers classes in both single and multi-engine aircraft. It provides curriculum for ground school, and career oriented and accelerated programs. The facility has a dedicated classroom setting, flight planning area, private rest quarters and a lending library, as well as a full kitchen and dining area. Private and commercial certificates can be obtained at Hawyard. This school also offers recurrent training in flight review, instrument proficiency check and aircraft checkouts. Once you graduate from this school, this school offers job interview preparation assistance as well.
The Sundance Flying Club is located at the Palo Alto airport. It offers certification in sport pilot, private and commercial flying. These certifications are available for both single and multiple engine aircraft. This school provides classes for both the professional and recreational flyer. The professional classes prepare the student for occupations such as air taxi, surveyor and ambulance, as well as flight instruction training. The facilities include a flight planning area, lending library and a pilot ready room, as well as a flight simulator. Sundance is affiliated with the Civil Air Patrol.
Jato Aviation provides certification classes in sport pilot, recreational, and private and commercial needs. These classes encompass both single and multi-engine planes. The career training focuses on flying for commercial or corporate organizations, as well as regional airlines and flight instruction. Jato also offers courses in Short Take-Off and Landing (STOL). The facilities provide a control tower, pilot shop and restaurant.