American Flyers INC
Waterford, Michigan · Oakland County International Airport (KPTK)
Same airfield
Typically 68% of daylight hours flyable over the year
PTK Satellite
Waterford, Michigan, United States· Oakland County International Airport(KPTK)
✓ Approved by FAA· Approval CWAS009M
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PTK Satellite at a glance
PTK Satellite is a flight school at Oakland County International Airport (KPTK) in Waterford, United States. It offers training for Trial flights, Private pilot licence (PPL), Instrument rating, Commercial pilot licence (CPL), Multi-engine rating, and Flight instructor. Its fleet includes Diamond DA40, Diamond DA20, Cessna 172, and Flight simulator. Its trial flight ($185) is close to the typical price in the United States ($180). At Oakland County International Airport, 68% of daylight hours have weather suitable for training flights. The best months are June, July, and August; January is the most difficult. There are 7 other flight schools within 31 miles.
Courses and training
Trial flights
This school offers trial flights.
DA20 $185; Cessna 172 $220; DA40 $220 for 1 hour
Trial flight details ↗Prices
| Course or item | Price |
|---|---|
| Discovery flight in Diamond DA20 trial Includes: 1 hour introductory flight | $185 |
| Discovery flight in Cessna 172 trial Includes: 1 hour introductory flight | $220 |
| Discovery flight in Diamond DA40 trial Includes: 1 hour introductory flight | $220 |
| Diamond DA40 rental hour Includes: Wet rate | $204 |
| Diamond DA20 rental hour Includes: Wet rate | $189 |
| Cessna 172 rental hour Includes: Wet rate | $204 |
| Redbird/Frasca simulator hour Includes: Simulator rate | $50 |
| Private pilot instructor rate hour Includes: Instructor rate | $69 |
| Instrument instructor rate hour Includes: Instructor rate | $69 |
| Non-fleet instructor rate hour Includes: Instructor rate for non-fleet aircraft | $74 |
Prices last checked September 2026. Always confirm the current price with the school.
Aircraft
Typical flying weather at Oakland County International Airport
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 PONTIAC (0 miles from the airfield), 2016–2025.
Location
- Airfield
- Oakland County International Airport(KPTK)
- Address
- 6544 Highland Rd.
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