About Us

United Flight Services is located at the Watsonville Airport, in the heart of the beautiful Monterey Bay Area. We’ve been a proud member of the Watsonville Airport aviation community since 1966 – the longest running business on the airport.

Rental and CFI rates 2026

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Aircraft Rentals

 

 

Prefer to rent rather than own? We’ve got you covered! We have a fleet of carefully-maintained Cessna aircraft – 172, 172M, 172SP and 182 – waiting for you to take the controls!

All of our rental rates are quoted wet (includes fuel).

UFS Student Packet 2026

United Flight Services General Waiver and Release of Liability and Rules and Procedures

Weight and Balance:  N6606A N396TA, N6814N, N735U, N5347H

Aircraft(S) POH: N6606A-POH, N735U-POH, N5347H-POH, N5328Y-POH,  N396TA-POH

Our Fleet

Cessna 182 N735U
Cessna 182 N735U (IFR)
$225 per Hobbs hour W&B & Data Sheet
Cessna 172SP N396TA
Cessna 172SP N396TA (IFR)
$190 per Hobbs hour Data Sheet & W&B
Cessna 172 N5347H
Cessna 172 N5347H (IFR)
$155 per Hobbs hour Data Sheet & W&B
Cessna 172 N6606A
Cessna 172 N6606A (VFR)
$145 per Hobbs hour Data Sheet & W&B
Cessna 172SP N5328Y
Cessna 172SP N5328Y (IFR)
$215 per Hobbs hour Data Sheet & W & B

Equipment

  • N369TA Cessna 172SP (IFR) – Bendix King Nav/Com, KLN 94(GPS)
  • N5347H Cessna 172 (IFR) – Garmin GNS430W, King KX 155
  • N735U Cessna 182 (IFR) – Bendix King Nav/Com, Garmin 430W
  • N5328Y Cessna 172SP (IFR) – Garmin 650

 

Flight Instruction

Take to the skies with United Flight Services! We’ve been sharing the joy and freedom of flight since 1966. Our team of Certified Flight Instructors will teach you everything you need to know to become a competent and safe pilot.

Private Pilot Training
Instrument Instruction
Mountain Checkouts
Advanced Flight Instruction

All flight instruction is $90/hr.

Call us to schedule your first lesson and let your adventure begin!

CFI & Aircraft Rental Rates

UFS Student Packet 2026

 

Aircraft Maintenance

Our experienced and talented team will take care of all your general aviation maintenance needs, including:

Annual Inspections
100-Hour Inspections
50-Hour Inspections / Oil Changes
Engine Repairs
Airframe Repairs

Call us to schedule a consultation and estimate!

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Get in Touch

We’re located at:
120 Aviation Way Suite 1
Watsonville, CA 95076

Call us at 831/722-4155

Or email at info@united-flight.com