Silver State Helicopters LLC
Oakland, California · Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (KOAK)
Typically 78% of daylight hours flyable over the year
Oakland, California, United States· San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport(KOAK)
✓ Approved by FAA
Oakland Flyers is a flight school at San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (KOAK) in Oakland, United States. It offers training for Private pilot licence (PPL), Instrument rating, and Commercial pilot licence (CPL). Its fleet includes Cessna 150 / 152, Cessna 172, Piper PA-28 (Warrior, Archer, Arrow, Cherokee), Citabria / Decathlon, and Flight simulator. At San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport, 78% of daylight hours have weather suitable for training flights. The best months are February, October, and November; August is the most difficult. There are 12 other flight schools within 31 miles.
| Course or item | Price |
|---|---|
| Ground Instruction hour Includes: estimated per-hour for ~35hr total | $35 |
| Checkride Examiner Fee checkride Includes: DPE fee | $485 – $540 |
Prices last checked September 2026. Always confirm the current price with the school.
Share of daylight hours each month with weather suitable for training flights (cloud base at least 3,000 ft, visibility at least 5 statute miles / 8 km, wind no more than 20 knots, no thunderstorms, freezing conditions or snow).
From weather reports at Oakland (1 miles from the airfield), 2016–2025.
Oakland, California · Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (KOAK)
Typically 78% of daylight hours flyable over the year

Hayward, California · Hayward Executive Airport (KHWD)
Typically 82% of daylight hours flyable over the year
Hayward, California · Hayward Executive Airport (KHWD)
Typically 82% of daylight hours flyable over the year
Hayward, California · Hayward Executive Airport (KHWD)
Typically 82% of daylight hours flyable over the year
Hayward, California · Hayward Executive Airport (KHWD)
Typically 82% of daylight hours flyable over the year

San Carlos, California · San Carlos Airport (KSQL)
Typically 81% of daylight hours flyable over the year