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For aviation lovers, this is your opportunity to earn a certificate in private or commercial flight training as the demand for pilots continues to grow. Initiated by ambitious students, aviation channels passion for ingenuity and technology to the real world. So, if you’ve ever had an interest in learning to fly a fixed-wing aircraft or pursuing commercial flying, a career in aviation could be in your future.
Read MoreIf 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.
Read MoreAt Pacific Flight Aviation, we are privileged to base our operations out of John Wayne Airport in Santa Ana. As one of the most complex airspaces in the world, Southern California is the ideal training ground for flight courses. Flying here will prepare students for flying anywhere.
Read MoreMeet 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.
Read MoreWelcome to Pacific Flight Aviation, the newest fixed-wing aircraft training program based at John Wayne Airport! We are eager to teach future pilots to fly with excellence by setting a foundation of safety, quality and integrity.
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