flight instruction, rental, & more

The longest exis​ting flight school in Auburn, CA!​

We take care to teach you everything you will need to know to obtain your license or rating as a part 61 flight school. Our instructors will ease you into the physics and aerodynamics of flight through ground training and dual air time. We teach you how to navigate using both GPS and older technologies like charts and compass. Sunshine Flyers is located at the Auburn Airport in Auburn, California, which is just west of Sacramento. This convenient location offers easy access to the mountains, valley, and coast in Northern California. Come experience Sunshine Flyers' aerial adventures over the stunning Northwest!

$149 

+ $40 to bring a friend!

Wondering if being a pilot is right for you? Looking for a place to start? Well, our introductory flight is a terrific place to begin and is very reasonably priced. For forty minutes, get real hands on experience and take the controls of one of our standard trainers with an experienced and helpful instructor to guide you.  Afterwards you are left with your own logbook and time to go towards your license if you do pursue. Get a taste of what aviation has in store for you with Sunshine Flyers!