Our Mission

FlyBayArea is an FAA-approved Air Tour Operator and Flight School at the San Carlos Airport, in San Carlos, California.  Our mission is to share the beauty of powered flight and make recreational flying accessible to everyone.  We are passionate about aviation and want to share our love of flying with all of you.  With over 25 years of flying experience, we strive to make your experience with us safe, fun, and exciting!  If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.  We look forward to seeing you at the airport! 

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View fullsize Our last Cessna 152 is flying away,! Bitter sweet moment. She's been with us since 2014! We're glad it's in good hands with Mark and Alison of NW Wings Aviation. #flybayarea, #pilotlife #bayareaaviation
View fullsize Congratulations 🎉 to Cynthia for passing her Private Pilot Checkride today!! Many thanks to her instructor Mike as well as Louie and Oscar for helping her get through the finish line! Awesome job!
View fullsize Congratulations Matthew on passing your Private Pilot Checkride with flying colors!! We're really proud of you and your instructor Oscar (left). Nice job!!
View fullsize Mina passed her Private Pilot Checkride yesterday! We are so proud of you! Congratulations 🎉🎉 with proud initial CFI Louie. Big thanks to Mike for helping Mina get to the finish line!!
View fullsize Our two new Private Pilots, Sophie and Mina! They both passed on the same day! Congratulations 🎉
View fullsize Congratulations Sophie on passing your Checkride!! Our new Private Pilot! Congratulations to Mike and Louie for helping her along the journey. Super proud of you!
View fullsize Congratulations Shi Yao! New Private Pilot. Proud CFI Sam.
View fullsize Congratulations Ashton!! New Private Pilot. Very nice job! Proud CFI Louie.
View fullsize Congratulations Morgan on your First Solo today! 1/12/2024. Proud CFI Alex (left). #firstsolo #flybayarea
View fullsize Congratulations Ryan on your first solo! Proud CFI Oscar.
View fullsize Congratulations Cole on your First Solo! Proud CFI on left Alex.
View fullsize Congratulations Wilhem on your first Solo!!
View fullsize Congratulations Sean on passing your Private Pilot Checkride!
View fullsize Steve P Soloed today! Congratulations on your hard work. Thank you Sam and Spencer!
View fullsize FBA Team at the San Jose State University Aviation Discovery Day!
View fullsize Congratulations Mina on your First Solo in N95995! With proud CFI Mike. Thanks to Spencer and Louie who helped get Mina to this milestone. #flybayarea #firstsolo
View fullsize Congratulations Dane on passing your Private Pilot Checkride!! Proud CFI Matt on the left.
View fullsize Congratulations Gabe on passing your Private Pilot Checkride!
View fullsize Congratulations Yun Yang on your First Solo!! Very happy for you! Proud CFI Alex.