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Learn to Fly in Orange County
Learn to Fly in Orange County

Orange County offers a completely unique, well-rounded flight training experience. Between three of the largest, busiest airports in the country, Los Angeles, San Diego and San Francisco International Airports, flight students are able to train in a variety of conditions that will prepare them for flying beyond Southern California. These are the top four reasons why it’s best to fly in Orange County from John Wayne Airport!

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Private Pilot Student Jonathon
Private Pilot Student Jonathon

Jon Hankins, one of our newest flight students and son of Chief Pilot Wayne Hankins, is currently earning his private pilot’s license! He started his flight training back in November, and he’s perfecting landings and working in the traffic pattern in his most recent lessons.

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Top 10 Traits of the Best Flight Instructors
Top 10 Traits of the Best Flight Instructors

Just like safety and integrity, we value the quality of our instructors here at Pacific Flight Aviation. Our CFIs represent professionalism and high-standard teaching abilities during every flight. No matter with whom you choose to fly, your instructor should provide the best flight education for your pilot’s license.

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Piper Archer III: Small Yet Mighty
Piper Archer III: Small Yet Mighty

If you train with Pacific Flight Aviation (PFA), you have the chance to fly some of the best planes on the market. Here at PFA, we’re a fan of Piper fixed-wing aircraft. Founder and CFI, Wayne Hankins, learned to fly in Piper planes himself. Our first addition to the PFA fleet, the Archer III, is an ideal fixed-wing for all levels of flying experience; its up-to-date yet simplified system offers advanced technology for the pros while still attainable enough for newcomers.

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From Remote Control to Fixed-Wing: Wayne Hankins of Pacific Flight Aviation
From Remote Control to Fixed-Wing: Wayne Hankins of Pacific Flight Aviation

Meet Wayne Hankins, Founder and Chief Pilot of Pacific Flight Aviation. With decades of flying experience under his belt, he now shares his passion for aviation with flight students while working close to his family. After a career as a CTO, he transitioned to teaching full-time. With an office overlooking sunny Newport and Laguna Coast, Wayne definitely has the best views of Orange County.

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