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Good
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About
Orlandi Flight Center (OFC) is a full-service Part 61 pilot training organization based at Blairstown Airport (1N7) in New Jersey and Bartow Executive Airport (BOW) in Florida. OFC offers self-paced, accelerated, and Zero to Hero career track training for all certificates and ratings, from Sport Pilot through ATP and CFI/CFII/MEI. The diverse fleet includes tailwheel Cubs, single-engine Cessna 172s (steam, G5, and glass), and multiengine Piper Seneca II and Cessna 310 aircraft. OFC is a nationally award-winning flight school, recognized by AOPA for excellence in flight instruction multiple years running.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piper J3C-85 (Cub) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $75 – $300/hr | $5,200 – $20,900 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $35 – $130/hr | $1,375 – $5,450 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $35 – $130/hr | $650 – $2,600 |
| Estimated Total Range | $7,200 – $28,900 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Orlandi Flight Center is estimated to cost $7,200 – $28,900. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Orlandi Flight Center 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, Orlandi Flight Center 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.
Orlandi Flight Center's training fleet includes the Piper J3C-85 (Cub), Piper J3C-65 (Cub), Cessna 172K (Skyhawk), Cessna 172L (Skyhawk), Piper PA-34-200T (Seneca), and Cessna 310C. 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, Orlandi Flight Center has the following flight training device: Redbird JAY. Ask the school which ratings the device count toward and how many hours you can log.
No, Orlandi Flight Center does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.