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About
Oakland Flyers is a flight training and aircraft rental facility located at Oakland International Airport in the San Francisco Bay Area. Founded in 1989, we offer a well-maintained fleet of Piper and Cessna aircraft for rent, a loggable Basic Aviation Training Device (BATD), and complete flight training for Sport Pilot, Private Pilot, Instrument, Commercial, and Flight Instructor ratings.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 152 (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $75 – $295/hr | $5,200 – $20,700 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $30 – $120/hr | $1,250 – $5,050 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $120/hr | $600 – $2,400 |
| Estimated Total Range | $7,000 – $28,200 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Oakland Flyers, LLC is estimated to cost $7,000 – $28,200. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Oakland Flyers, LLC 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 Flyers, LLC 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 Flyers, LLC's training fleet includes the Cessna 152, Cessna 172K (Skyhawk), Cessna 172N (Skyhawk), Cessna R182 (Skylane RG), Piper PA-28-140 (Cherokee), and Piper PA-28-181 (Archer). Having multiple types in the fleet keeps your training on track if one plane is down for maintenance. Ask the school about current availability and any additional charges per aircraft.
Yes, Oakland Flyers, LLC has the following flight training device: Elite PI-135. Ask the school which ratings the device count toward and how many hours you can log.
No, Oakland Flyers, LLC does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.