Orange County Flight Center

Austin chose OCFC after careful consideration and was matched with instructor Jun Choi, whose extensive knowledge and personalized teaching approach made a lasting impact. Over 60 hours of training, he gained not just flight skills but a lifelong mentor and friend. The experience exceeded expectations.

Fatima, wow unbelievable Fatima was so great in the orientation and learning about the school these guys are incredibly professional highly recommended

Vince completed his Private Pilot License with a professional, well-organized school featuring maintained aircraft and flexible scheduling. Instructor Jun Young Choi stood out for his patience, clear explanations, and ability to tailor instruction to individual learning styles. Additional instructors Thy Bui and Andrew Ngo provided valuable feedback during stage checks.

James completed accelerated pilot training at OCFC and quickly earned his certificates with highly knowledgeable and caring instructors. The modern, well-maintained fleet and training at John Wayne Airport prepared him well for busy airspace. He found the program more affordable and refined than competitors.

Amazing flight center , instructors are very knowledgeable and friendly, staff are amazing and very easy to talk too.

Kevin progressed from no flying experience to CFI certification in just over a year at OCFC. Instructor Andrew provided excellent training, while staff members like Niki, Adam, and Angie supported him through personal challenges. He credits the school's comprehensive support and high standards for his success.

Amazing flight school at a prime location. Great structure with experied instructors!

Bre Orr took me for a demo flight and I loved it. She was excellent! Definitely will be back!

Mike appreciated the welcoming atmosphere at OCFC, with staff like Matt and Mark always ready to help with scheduling and checkouts. Owner Gary treats all customers with respect regardless of budget. The team's genuine passion for aviation and helpful demeanor made his experience consistently positive.

Went here the other day to take a part 107 knowledge test and was treated very well. I'd definitely recommend them.

Nothing but amazing things to say. Best fleet of aircraft rentals at SNA ran by some of the best people!

Got my remote pilot certificate here. Very easy to do at this location. Friendly staff

Barry (chief instructor) and Annie (manager) do a great job running this place. New owner is greedy and just looking to turn a profit. He does not care about the students.

High cost for flight training, Aircraft rental is expensive, and CFIs never show students where they're at in the Syllabus.

Reviewer traveled 1 hour 45 minutes for a scheduled tour that was rescheduled and handed off to an assistant. Staff presented confusing payment options including 20% interest financing. Reviewer felt pressured and left within minutes, characterizing the school as a money-focused scam.

After enrolling in April, reviewer accumulated only 28.9 hours in 8 months due to priority given to 50+ international students. Only 3 of 12 aircraft are operational. Owner allegedly lied about purchasing new Technam aircraft and doubled down when confronted, despite staff claims of invoices.

After 8 years of training, reviewer regrets choosing this school. Young instructors prioritize logging flight hours for airline jobs over student learning, and busy airspace at KSNA makes training inefficient. Recommends finding experienced, retired airline CFIs instead.

Reviewer halted training due to non-receipt of promised student discount despite written agreement. While the personal instructor was competent, management under Niki Shetty prioritizes profit over education. Reviewer suspects positive reviews may be fabricated.

Reviewer's $875 block rate credit disappeared without authorization. After multiple calls confirming funds were available, owner Shetty promised investigation but never followed up despite year-long attempts to resolve. Reviewer advises against using block rates at this school.

While the school has decent aircraft, customer service is lacking when students have issues with instructors. Instructor Gregg Plambeck allegedly prolonged training unnecessarily, charged excessive hours without allowing landings, and became defensive about cost concerns. The reviewer strongly advises against enrolling, warning that money may be difficult to recover.