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About
Your Journey Begins With Oakland Flight Training Learning to fly is an adventure that many dream about from childhood. Oakland Flight Training serves the needs of students and the flying community by offering first class instruction and a fleet of reliable aircraft. Our Certified Flight Instructors provide the highest quality and professional training whether your goal is to fly for recreation, to grow your business, or for a career opportunity. From day dreaming about airplanes in grade school to the thrill of every take off, we simply love to fly. Flying offers a feeling of freedom that is paralleled by nothing else. We have flight school, we want to bring that feeling to you!!
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 172L (Skyhawk) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $80 – $320/hr | $5,600 – $22,400 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $160/hr | $1,675 – $6,725 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $110/hr | $550 – $2,200 |
| Estimated Total Range | $7,800 – $31,300 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Oakland Flight Training is estimated to cost $7,800 – $31,300. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Oakland Flight Training operates under Part 61. Training is self-paced: you and your instructor set the curriculum rather than following a pre-approved syllabus. The FAA minimum for a Private Pilot Certificate under Part 61 is 40 flight hours, though most students need 60 to 70.
No, Oakland Flight Training does not have a Designated Pilot Examiner on staff. When you're ready for your checkride, you'll need to book with an independent DPE. Ask the school if they can point you to one nearby.
Oakland Flight Training trains in the Cessna 172L (Skyhawk). Contact the school for current availability and hourly rental rates.
No flight simulators are listed for Oakland Flight Training. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Oakland Flight Training does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.