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About
Orange Coast College offers aviation pilot training programs as part of its Career and Technical Education division, located in Costa Mesa, California near John Wayne Orange County International Airport.
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Orange Coast College has rental rates on file. to see full pricing and a cost estimate for your Private Pilot Certificate.
No, Orange Coast College 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, Orange Coast College 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.
Orange Coast College's fleet details are not in our database. Contact the school directly to ask which aircraft they use for training.
No flight simulators are listed for Orange Coast College. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Orange Coast College does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.