Quality Score
73
Good
Training Costs
20/25No fuel surcharge · Pricing published · Mid-range cost at this airport (+5)
DPE Availability
0/19No DPE on staff
Onsite Maintenance
19/19Maintenance performed onsite
Key Staff Credentials
8/11ATP, CFI on staff
Fleet Quality & Size
8/89 aircraft, WAAS/EFIS/glass avionics
Website Transparency
3/3Description, Website listed
Base (15) + components above = 73
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
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| 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
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Flight Instruction$45 – $170/hr
Ground Instruction$45 – $170/hr
CFI Training$50 – $200/hr