American Flyers INC
Waterford, Michigan · Oakland County International Airport (KPTK)
1 miles away
Typically 68% of daylight hours flyable over the year
White Pine Helicopters
Waterford, Michigan, United States· Oakland County International Airport(KPTK)
✓ Approved by FAA
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White Pine Helicopters at a glance
White Pine Helicopters is a flight school at Oakland County International Airport (KPTK) in Waterford, United States. It offers training for Private pilot licence (PPL) and Trial flights. Its fleet includes Robinson R22 and Robinson R44. Its trial flight ($350) is about 89% above the typical price in the United States ($185). 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 8 other flight schools within 31 miles.
Courses and training
Trial flights
This school offers trial flights.
Prices
| Course or item | Price |
|---|---|
| R-22 Discovery trial Includes: 30 min ground + 30 min flight | $350 |
| R-44 Discovery trial Includes: 30 min ground + 30 min flight | $525 |
| R-22 Dual (fuel+CFI included) hour Includes: fuel and flight instructor included | $425 |
| R-44 Raven I Dual (fuel+CFI included) hour Includes: fuel and flight instructor included | $650 |
| Ground Instruction hour Includes: mandatory one-on-one ground training | $75 |
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)
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Typically 68% of daylight hours flyable over the year
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