Quality Score
78
Very Good
Training Costs
25/25No fuel surcharge · Pricing published · Cheaper than most at this airport (+10)
DPE Availability
0/19No DPE on staff
Onsite Maintenance
19/19Maintenance performed onsite
Key Staff Credentials
8/11ATP, CFI on staff
Fleet Quality & Size
8/812 aircraft, WAAS/EFIS/glass avionics
Website Transparency
3/3Description, Website listed
Base (15) + components above = 78
About
Orange County Flight Center (OCFC) is an FAA-approved Part 141 and Part 61 flight school located at John Wayne Airport (SNA) in Santa Ana, California. Established in 1981, OCFC offers comprehensive flight training programs including Private Pilot, Instrument Rating, Commercial Pilot, CFI, CFII, Multi-Engine, and Airline Transport Pilot. Training takes place in a real commercial airport environment with airline traffic, Class C airspace, and structured ATC communication.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
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| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 172N (Skyhawk) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $90 – $360/hr | $6,300 – $25,200 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $45 – $170/hr | $1,775 – $7,150 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $45 – $170/hr | $850 – $3,400 |
| Estimated Total Range | $8,900 – $35,700 | ||
Instruction Rates
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Flight Instruction$45 – $170/hr
Ground Instruction$45 – $170/hr
CFI Training$45 – $180/hr
Contact
Phone
Website