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Good
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About
Pacific Flight Aviation is a Part 61 flight school based at John Wayne Airport in Orange County, California. We offer personalized flight training for Private Pilot, Instrument Rating, and Commercial Pilot certificates, as well as CFI and Multi-Engine instruction. Our fleet includes Piper Archer III, Piper Arrow III, Piper Seneca V, Cirrus SR22-T, and a Redbird flight simulator.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piper PA-28-181 (Archer III) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $115 – $450/hr | $7,900 – $31,500 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $45 – $170/hr | $1,775 – $7,150 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $45 – $170/hr | $850 – $3,400 |
| Estimated Total Range | $10,500 – $42,000 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Pacific Flight Aviation is estimated to cost $10,500 – $42,000. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Pacific Flight Aviation 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, Pacific Flight Aviation 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.
Pacific Flight Aviation's training fleet includes the Piper PA-28-181 (Archer III), Piper PA-28, Piper PA-28R (Arrow III), Piper PA-34 (Seneca V), and Cirrus SR22 T. 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, Pacific Flight Aviation has the following flight training device: Redbird SD. Ask the school which ratings the device count toward and how many hours you can log.
No, Pacific Flight Aviation does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.