OC Flight Lessons

Im interested in the airline pilot program. Is financing available also for greencard holders or only citizens?

Hi Green card holders qualify for our loans. Hope this helps.… Read more

How long is each flight lesson?

Depending on your progress through your PPL it is anywhere from 2hr to 3hrs

What does it cost to get certified?

Hello, please email us at info@ocflightlessons.com for an info sheet Thanks

If I already have my PPL, can I rent from OC Flight Lessons?

Hi David At this time we are only available for lessons or student solo’s. We can refer you to a flying club that has rentals available. Please give us a call Monday thru… Read more

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Review Highlights - OC Flight Lessons

“We gave my dad the discovery flight as a gift for his 55th birthday, and he is so excited for it this afternoon!”

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Royal Aviation Flying Club

4.8

(6 reviews)

0.9 mi

This flight school is amazing! The owner takes great care of the operation. The flight instructors…read moreare very knowledgeable and professional. I highly recommend Royal Aviation. I have been a customer for 8 years. it is a great place to fly.

I couldn't have chosen a better flight school. Earned my private pilot license here and am…read morecurrently working on my instrument rating. This flight school is seemingly the only one at John Wayne airport that charges reasonable prices for their aircraft and instructors. I pay only $65/hour for instruction and $169/hour for the Cessna 172S I fly, which is equipped with a GPS/moving map, and many other add-ons which come in handy! Similar models go for $210~ at other schools. I pay by the lesson, and have been able to keep the same instructor, Mike, whom I really like. He doesn't charge me for the time it takes to drive to the field, preflight the plane, or debrief. His teaching style is great for me and he's always been calm and nurturing, even when I've performed poorly. I've also worked with Erick and would highly recommend him as well as any other instructor here. If you're looking to learn how to fly, there is no better place to come than Royal Aviation!

You can expect a full tank before each flight!

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Pacific Flight Aviation

(7 reviews)

0.2 mi

The staff are the best, my instructor specifically, Jonah and the receptionist Audrey are helpful,…read morepatient, knowledgeable, and friendly. Their fleet of planes are nice, clean, and well maintained. I feel safe in the skies with their fleet of planes and instructors. My personal favorite plane I've flown is N651KC, it's awesome due to it's a new and refurbished instruments. If you want a good fight school, come to Pacific Flight Aviation.

I've been a student at PFA about 6 months now and I couldn't be happier! I was looking for a school…read morewith a program specifically designed to help helicopter pilots transition to fixed wing. I looked at 5 or 6 schools, some of them even out of state. Some schools required huge loans upfront (80k or more), other schools didn't have a syllabus's, other schools had questionably airworthy aircrafts, and a lot of places had no idea what the requirements even where to transition to fixed wing. More often than not, pilots were trying to pressure me, and sell me their school. Thank God I am already a CFI and I know EXACTLY what to look for in a reputable school. Being actively involved in aviation on the helicopter side (6-7 years), and working as a CFI, I knew exactly what I was looking for but it was hard to find. There are a lot of shady things that go on in aviation unfortunately, but right away after meeting with the Chief/Owner Wayne I knew this school would be different. Wayne is transparent, honest, knowledgable, and truly cares about his students and their progress. All of his aircrafts/SIM are maintained in pristine condition, his logbooks are always in order and he is never late or unprofessional. He has a background in business and it reflects in his demeanor, and the way he treats students/employees. He hired a new pilot Summer a few months ago and she has easily become my all time favorite instructor! To call her smart would be an understatement, she is one of a kind. She constantly surprises me with her vast knowledge and skills. I feel safe with her and she accurately gives me feed back along with necessary critiques. She creates an atmosphere where I have fun flying and I'm learning new skills. Im just so thankful Wayne hired her. Usually you find an instructor that's fun, but just wants to fly or smart but too rigid. She's super fun and when she critiques me she isn't harsh. I have done some dumb things while learning how to fly (you will do them too!) but we laugh them off, refocus and overcome challenges together. Thank you Summer for not loosing it with me while I learn how to land! If you're looking for a flight school you need to find a place that checks all the boxes, specifically these; - Has an organized syllabus - Excellent maintenance - Professional, honest, knowledgeable CFI's that are staying abreast in the industry - Fits your budget ( don't ever give a school thousands and thousands of dollars upfront) - Accommodates your schedule - Understands your goals whether it be a PPL or ATP, and can keep you on track. Trust me the last thing you want to do is have a school send you to a Checkride unprepared. You will fail, look like an idiot, and waste your money. In aviation reputation is everything, it's a small world, the school you go to along with your character and credibility will matter immensely in aviation. If you're considering this school, do your research, go in and talk to Wayne. As you narrow down your choices, and filter out options im sure you will also realize this is absolutely the best place to fly in SoCal. Stay safe, have fun and happy flying!

Pacific Flight Aviation

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Orange County Flight Center

3.7

(40 reviews)

1.2 mi

Took my first demo/introductory/discovery flight at OC Flight Center. Michael was my flight…read moreinstructor and he let me taxi, takeoff, talk to ATC, do flight maneuvers, and finally land. Amazing instructor, beautiful views, and a surreal experience! $150 is a great price point as it includes both the plane and the instructor. Generally most planes rent for around just that price. They let my wife tag along in the back seat for $35 more. The experience starts with checking in at the front desk and signing waivers. Then you do a quick run down in the office with your instructor of what to expect during the flight. Then they take you out to the airport and do a pre-flight inspection of the plane. Finally you're seated into the pilot's seat and start taxing out. Total time in the plane was about 45-50 min of which 25 min was in the air (from take off to landing). We also lucked out in that they assigned us to their newest plane (a Cessna 172S - N227WC). It came equipped with a G1000, which was awesome! It was so similar to my experience with the Cessna 172 in Microsoft Flight Simulator. :D Michael was a super attentive and encouraging flight instructor. I loved that he gauged how comfortable I was in the plane and let me do so much more then I was expecting to be able to do on my first flight. I loved that he let me make the calls to ATC. Also it was incredibly cool taking off and landing by myself (with his guidance of course). Michael spent a lot of time after the flight answering questions that we had. In total my wife and I spent about 2.5 hours at OCFC. I will definitely come back here if/when I want to start my PPL training--hopefully with Michael as my flight instructor!

My daughter is getting her Instrument rating there. Every time she has a check ride scheduled, the…read moreairplanes go down for maintenance. This results in her needing another training flight to be prepared after the delay. It's been three times now. Every time she does another practice flight, it costs approximately $600. Meanwhile they are soliciting for students from India when there are airplanes without engines or down for maintenance. Their maintenance shop can't keep up. On any given day, 80% of the fleet is grounded. Highly recommend going elsewhere. This coming from a retired 777 Captain and IA/A&P.

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Sunrise Aviation

3.9

(39 reviews)

1.2 mi

Absolutely stellar first experience! My introductory flight was everything and more. My CFI, David,…read morewas a great balance of professionalism and fun. He really provided some great insights and tips that I've now carried back over into my daily VR flight training. I may never become an actually licensed pilot, but the experience alone was something I'll always remember -- and I'll absolutely be coming back for more in the future (possibly taking the controls of their SportStar for the next go-around

I have heard nothing but good things about Sunrise Aviation. My grandson took flying lessons…read morethere. I am aware that the lead pilot, Michael Church, is an amazing aviator who teaches the best of the best (I'm a little prejudice as I'm a retired USAF CMSgt) the Air Force has at the Flight Test Center at Edwards AFB. While my rating is based on hearsay, I'm pretty sure my grandson would give credence to it.

Cessna 172

Pitts Special - 901Z

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Rogue Aviation - Orange County

4.9

(44 reviews)

0.2 mi

I want to start off by saying that this was a big first for me and I'm happy to have experienced it…read morewith my fiancé and BIG shout out to our helicopter pilot, James for big informative, a pleasure to talk with and most of all make sure we had a great time and flew safe. But all I have to say is this is beautiful and I suggest yall experience it at least once!

I had the absolute pleasure of experiencing a helicopter ride with Rogue Aviation out of Long Beach…read moreas a birthday surprise from my wife, and it was nothing short of phenomenal. From start to finish, the entire experience was surreal and exhilarating. The team at Rogue Aviation was outstandingly professional and friendly, and James, our pilot, made the whole ride both safe and thrilling. He even let me take the controls for a moment, which was an unforgettable experience! Seeing Los Angeles from the sky is a whole new perspective that I'd recommend to anyone--whether you're a pilot enthusiast or just looking for a unique way to enjoy the city. Five stars all the way!

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Advanced Charter & Instruction

(3 reviews)

0.9 mi

Just finished up my private pilot license with ACI and can't say enough good things about them!…read more Have received instruction from another local KSNA school, went through multiple instructors who always left as soon as they had enough hours for the airlines, making for a poor learning experience. It's a smaller operation at ACI, but that is a huge selling point. With the 2 other bigger schools at KSNA, you feel just like a number to them. At ACI, you are treated like family, and they care greatly about your success. Jackson, my main instructor, is extremely passionate about aviation and teaches students the skills they need to be a safe and knowledgeable pilot. Very comprehensive in-depth training, rather than just checking boxes in a syllabus. You will be well prepared for your checkride here! The quality of aircraft here is above any other school I've seen, and they are very on top of their maintenance and detailing. Have a nice fleet of Cessna 172S's, both 6-pack and G1000 versions. Have a few beautiful Cirrus SR22's as well. Pricing is right in line for the SoCal area, and I see other places charging the same but with high-time, older airplanes. Will continue to rent from them and enjoy my PPL, and also plan to work on my Instrument Rating with them in the near future.

I will forever be thankful to this school for helping with my training. The instructors genuinely…read moreseemed like they wanted to help you and the owner is always fun to talk to. The aircraft in their fleet are some of the nicest I've seen for a Part 61 school. I would definitely recommend doing your training here if you live in the Southern California area.

Cirrus SR22

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5g Aviation

(1 review)

1.3 mi

Flew with John Scruggs this Morning! What an experience. Thank you for a flight I will never forget!read more

From the owner: 5g Aviation specializes in Tailwheel and Aerobatic Flight Training in our Super Decathlon and Extra…read more300LP. Our instructors are highly accomplished aerobatic pilots. We are also an Authorized American Champion Aircraft Sales center and we offer the entire ACA line for sale.

Extra 300LP

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OC Flight Lessons

(3 reviews)

0.0 mi

In many professions, there are trade secrets that can only be learned through experience. Sometimes…read morethat experience may come at a dire cost. At OC flight lessons, safety is the top priority as expected of a reputable flight school. Students will be allowed to fail up to the skin of catastrophe. That is good. In failure, we learn many things, assuming we live to reconsider the circumstances. The flight instructors at OC Flight Lessons will make sure you will learn all the most crucial details in being a pilot while making sure you are safe. It is a noble ambition to pursue flight and test the limits of humanity and Omar's team of instructors are all eager to explore its complexities and impart knowledge and experience in supporting you become an aviator.

I had an amazing first intro flight with my instructor Chris! He took me over the ocean and I was…read morealso able to see the city skyline from a beautiful vantage point. After performing a perfect landing, we went back into the building and Omar was able to answer any questions I had about the flight school. The experience was out of this world! 10 out of 10 would recommend!

Stephen passing his PPL checkride

Yaro's first solo

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Urban Workshop

Hi, I called to inquire about the summer program, and when I was told it was $900 a week, my jaw…read morehonestly dropped. That pricing makes the program completely out of reach for many middle-class families. At nearly $4,000 a month, especially in Orange County where families are already struggling just to cover rent and basic expenses, it feels pretty outrageous. I really hope your team reconsiders the cost of the program or offers more affordable options for working families. Programs like this should be accessible to more kids, not just families with extremely high incomes.

As someone unfamiliar with how these workshop spaces operate, I called simply to ask whether there…read morewas a laser cutting service available. I genuinely didn't know how the process worked and was hoping to learn more. During the call, I found out it's membership-based and that classes are offered, which is completely understandable -- but unfortunately, the person who answered the phone had a very rude attitude. First impressions matter, especially for newcomers who are trying to learn. Kinder interactions create a more welcoming environment and ultimately make people more interested in becoming part of the community and supporting the business.

Large professional woodshop with CNC router is ready for your project.

Engineering computer lab with design software, programming tools, CNC programming software, large format printer, and vinyl cutter

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Large open work area promotes sharing ideas and team work.

Giant Step Learning Center

4.9

(18 reviews)

1.1 mi

I can't say enough good things about Giant Step Learning Center. As a parent, I was really nervous…read moreabout leaving my daughter in someone else's care for the first time, but the staff here has gone above and beyond to make the transition easier than I ever expected. Mrs. Martha has been such a gift for us. My daughter is usually very shy and takes a while to warm up to new people, but she completely adores Mrs. Martha. When she's having a hard moment or feeling unsure, she automatically goes to her for comfort, which says a lot about the trust and bond they've built. You can just tell she has a special way with kids. The center also keeps me updated on how my daughter is doing what she ate, how she napped, if anything unusual happened. Those little updates mean a lot and give me peace of mind while I'm away. As any mother we wanna know our children are being cared for and these amazing women definitely do that. I also have to mention Ms. Jazmin, the director. On the very first day, I started tearing up when I dropped my daughter off. Ma. Jazmin comforted me and shared that she went through the same emotions when she left her own child at daycare for the first time. Just that reassurance and understanding made me feel better. Another thing worth mentioning is that their rates are much more affordable compared to most places in the area, especially considering how popular the location is being right near The CAMP. It's getting the best of both world's quality care at a price that doesn't feel overwhelming. We honestly feel lucky to have found Giant Step. It's been such a positive experience, and I'm grateful every day knowing my daughter is in such good hands. Overall, everyone I've met here is warm, approachable, and clearly cares about the kids. They even do little events for families throughout the year, which makes the place feel more like a community.

My daughter has been attending this school for 8 months and she loves it! She loves her teachers,…read moreespecially her main teacher Ms. Daniella. It's a smaller school, but I feel like my daughter gets more attention here than she might elsewhere, plus they are affordable and super flexible which I appreciate. She's definitely learning too, which I was worried about. Being a typical 3 year old when I ask her about her day she focuses on what snacks she ate and who she played with, but today she impressed me by reciting all her months (which she definitely didn't know before she started) and counting to 49 (she got stuck on 50, but I'm still impressed). Thanks to the great staff here, so glad we found you!

Easter 2025! 2-year-old class.

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Goldfish Swim School - Santa Ana

(11 reviews)

1.4 mi

We've had an amazing experience at Goldfish Swim School with our 4 year old twins…read more The staff is what truly sets this place apart. Everyone is kind, caring, and you can tell they love what they do. The facility is extremely clean, and the viewing area is the best I've seen. The huge glass window makes you feel like you're right there with your child. What means the most to me is how they work with my son, who is level 3 autistic and loves the water. Their lead instructor, Norma, is incredible. She specializes in working with kids on the spectrum and handles my son with so much patience, calmness, and positivity, even when his behavior can be challenging. It gives me real peace of mind. She is a 10 out of 10. At the same time, my other 4 year old has moved up four levels in just six months and is now swim safe. Big thank you to the managers, Shaan and Raj, who are always accommodating and easy to communicate with. If you are looking for a swim school that truly understands and supports children on the autism spectrum, I highly recommend Goldfish.

We love this place! The staff here are amazing! Management is always there to help me with…read morerescheduling my sons classes due to our busy schedule. All the instuctors are amazing and my son loves Bella, his current instructor. She makes him feel so comfortable in the water and he's learned so much from her. To top it off the facility is great. It's huge and so clean!