Flight Training Services

Explore modern flight training with advanced aircraft and professional instruction for all levels.

Comprehensive training for aspiring private pilots using cutting-edge Pipistrel aircraft.

Experience breathtaking views of Monterey Bay and get to know more about aviation.

Flight reviews, commercial and certified flight instructor programs.

Learn advanced navigation skills and become proficient in instrument flight, all with advanced avionics

Rod Machado's training courses will give you an incredible understanding of all things aviation

Private Pilot
Scenic Discovery Flights
Instrument Rating
Ground School
Advanced Training
Glider

Start as early as 14 years in our motor glider to gain flight experience quickly and efficiently

Scenic Discovery Flight

  • Starting at $175

  • Learn the basics of flight

  • Great gift for aviation enthusiasts

  • 1+ hour of breathtaking views

Private Pilot

  • Accelerated program available

  • Get your license in as little as 2 months

  • Modern avionics, advanced safety systems

  • Focus on safety, stick and rudder skills, and knowledge

Advanced Training

  • Hone your flying skills with our experienced instructors

  • Become a commercial pilot

SOAR 2 ATP

  • Coming soon

  • Build time quickly and affordably with our motor glider

  • Block time discounts, networking opportunities

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The advanced aircraft and training at Soar Monterey Bay are exceptional and truly enhance the flying experience.

Ian

A person wearing a headset is seated in the cockpit of a small aircraft, operating the controls. The instrument panel is active, displaying various digital gauges and navigation screens. The view through the windshield shows a landscape below.
A person wearing a headset is seated in the cockpit of a small aircraft, operating the controls. The instrument panel is active, displaying various digital gauges and navigation screens. The view through the windshield shows a landscape below.

I had an amazing discovery flight over Monterey Bay; the views and aircraft were simply breathtaking.

Jack Johnson

A small aircraft with a blue body and red accents flies against a clear blue sky. The aircraft is viewed from below, with its wings and tail clearly visible. The registration number can be seen on the side of the fuselage.
A small aircraft with a blue body and red accents flies against a clear blue sky. The aircraft is viewed from below, with its wings and tail clearly visible. The registration number can be seen on the side of the fuselage.
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Fly with us

Best in class flight instruction and affordable aircraft rental

Booking via Flight Circle

Primary Instruction

  • Flight and ground instruction $75/hr

Advanced Instruction

  • Expert level instructor for stage checks

  • Starting at $100/hr

Aircraft Rental

  • Starting at $156/hr

  • Discount to $139/hr with block time purchase

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Reach out for flight training and discovery flight inquiries.

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Discovery

Clinton@soarmontereybay.com

70 Mortensen Ave, Salinas CA 93905

(831) 214-8078

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