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Bay Area Flight Collective

Hayward, CAHWD · Hayward Executive Airport4.5 (88 reviews)

Overview

A member-style flying club and school with a modern avionics-forward fleet. Ideal for owners-in-waiting and professionals who want transition training in Cirrus and Diamond aircraft.

Training

Part 61

Fleet

9 aircraft

Hourly rate

$210–$285 / hr wet

Financing

Available

Training programs

Private Pilot Certificate

60–70 hrs · 7–9 months

$16,200

estimated total

Cirrus Transition

10 hrs · 1 week

$4,200

estimated total

Fleet showcase

C172

Trainer in active rotation

SR22

Trainer in active rotation

DA40

Trainer in active rotation

Instructors

WP

Wendy Park

Chief Flight Instructor

5,900 hrs logged

CM

Carlos Mena

CSIP / CFII

2,900 hrs logged

Pricing estimates

ProgramHoursEstimate
Private Pilot Certificate60–70 hrs$16,200
Cirrus Transition10 hrs$4,200

Estimates are provided by the school and exclude checkride, medical, and supply costs.

Facilities

  • Cirrus-standardized instructors
  • Club social events
  • Clubhouse and lounge

Student Reviews

Student reviews

Diane F.

5.0

Expensive, but the fleet and instruction quality are genuinely excellent.

Feb 2026

Frequently asked questions

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HWD

Hayward Executive Airport

Hayward, CA 94541

(510) 555-0176

bayareaflight.example.com

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