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Good
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About
Family-owned since 1972, Twin Oaks Airpark is a flight training center and aircraft rental facility located at Stark's Twin Oaks Airpark (7S3) in Hillsboro, Oregon. They offer training for Sport, Private, Instrument, Commercial, and Multi-Engine ratings under FAA Part 61, with a fleet of over 15 aircraft and 20+ flight instructors. Additional services include flight reviews, discovery flights, ground school, a Redbird AATD simulator, hangar rentals, and self-service fuel.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 150 (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $65 – $250/hr | $4,400 – $17,500 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $35 – $140/hr | $1,475 – $5,875 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $35 – $140/hr | $700 – $2,800 |
| Estimated Total Range | $6,500 – $26,200 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Twin Oaks Airpark, Inc. is estimated to cost $6,500 – $26,200. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Twin Oaks Airpark, Inc. 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, Twin Oaks Airpark, Inc. 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.
Twin Oaks Airpark, Inc.'s training fleet includes the Cessna 150, Cessna 172 (Skyhawk), and Piper PA-23 (Apache). 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, Twin Oaks Airpark, Inc. has the following flight training device: Redbird FMX. Ask the school which ratings the device count toward and how many hours you can log.
No, Twin Oaks Airpark, Inc. does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.