GET TO KNOW THE SCHOOL
A closer look.
Pacific Union College's aviation program combines a Christian service-oriented college environment with flying at Angwin–Parrett Field, its on-campus Napa Valley airport. Students can pursue aviation A.S. and B.S. degrees or a minor, with published training in private, instrument, commercial and instructor qualifications and a remote-pilot option. The bachelor's pathway allows electives connected to humanitarian flying and simulation. The associate route has its own entry prerequisites, including an existing private certificate. The program currently says multi-engine training is expected to return in early 2027, so it should not be treated as an available course for immediate enrollment.
On-campus airport
PUC identifies Angwin–Parrett Field, 2O3, as its on-campus airport within walking distance of student housing.
Different entry routes
The program distinguishes pre-aviation from direct aviation entry, and the A.S. description requires a private pilot certificate and medical before entry.
Current multi-engine limitation
The aviation department says multi-engine training is expected to return in early 2027, despite broader language on the fleet page.
Simulation resources
The fleet page identifies Cherokee, CRX Max and FRASCA simulators as separate training resources.
Published training options.
The school’s published options are summarized below. Each note explains the training type and what to clarify when comparing the school’s exact course.
A.S. in Aviation
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B.S. in Aviation
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Aviation minor
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Private pilot
A private-pilot training path. Compare the aircraft used, ground-school arrangements and how lessons progress from initial skills to practical-test preparation.
Instrument rating
Training focused on instrument flying, procedures and planning. Compare aircraft and simulator use, scheduling and the preparation expected before flight lessons.
Commercial pilot
A commercial-pilot training option. Ask which aircraft category, prerequisites, experience-building flights and practical-test preparation are included.
Flight instructor training (CFI)
Training in teaching, lesson preparation and instructional flying. Ask which instructor qualification is included and how practice teaching is assessed.
Instrument instructor training (CFII)
Preparation for instrument-instruction responsibilities. Confirm the required existing instructor qualification and whether simulator work is part of the course.
Remote pilot training
The provider publishes flight instruction, but the exact course scope needs a closer look. Ask for the available certificates, ratings and current aircraft.
Humanitarian flight-training elective
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Flight simulation studies and training
Practice using a training device. Ask which device is used, whether an instructor is included and how the sessions support your particular course.
CFI and instrument-instructor offerings are explicitly identified by the department. Remote-pilot and simulation options should be distinguished from airplane flight laboratories.
Aircraft & training scope
Aircraft categories: Airplane · Drone / UAS
Aircraft models: A current model list was not established from the reviewed sources. Ask which aircraft or training device your course uses.
Multi-engine training is announced for a future return, not confirmed currently available. Registration-only fleet entries were insufficient to establish a reliable current aircraft-model list.
Training framework & verification
Part 141: Matched to the FAA roster dated 2026-10-19. Confirm the approved course and training location with the school. The workbook does not list individual course approvals or establish training quality.
FAA reference: faa.gov. Confirm the approved course and training location with the school.
PART 141 SOURCE CHECK
FAA roster information.
This listing is matched to the supplied FAA Part 141 roster record. Confirm the approved course and training location with the school; the roster does not list course approvals or establish training quality.
PACIFIC UNION COLLEGE
Certificate PAPS059MLocation designator PAPS
Address as recorded: 1 ANGWIN AVE, ANGWIN, CA 94508
Use the faa.gov facility dashboard for future cross-reference. The dated record above reflects the FAA workbook used for this directory update. How we check records
TRAINING FIT
Our school review.
PUC may fit students seeking a residential college experience with aviation integrated into a faith and service community. Walking-distance access to the airport can simplify logistics, but aviation admission still has a separate process from general college admission. Compare pre-aviation with direct entry and ask how existing certificates affect the degree plan. Applicants needing multi-engine training soon should obtain a firm alternative or confirmed restart plan rather than relying on the broad fleet-page wording.
An AI-assisted editorial assessment of the school’s published information. This is separate from student feedback. We have not attended or inspected this school.
WHAT THE AVAILABLE FEEDBACK TELLS US
Student review evidence.
Niche evidence: Niche's review page covers Pacific Union College as an institution. Its overall feedback is useful for considering the broader college experience, but the page-level rating is not an assessment of the flight-training program or this location's aircraft and instructors. General institutional reviews are not separated into a representative aviation-program sample. Ask aviation students specifically about flight slots, additional flight fees, instructor changes, and time to complete each certificate.
How to read this evidence
General institutional reviews are not separated into a representative aviation-program sample.
Follow up with the school
- Can I speak with recent students who completed this course at this location?
- What are the current booking delays, instructor continuity arrangements, and typical total completion costs?
Read the review sources
- Pacific Union College Reviews - Niche Third-party source
General institutional reviews are not separated into a representative aviation-program sample.
AI-assisted summary of the cited material. Public comments are individual experiences; the sample may be small, selective, or dated.
How we prepare review summariesMAKE YOUR NEXT CONVERSATION COUNT
Questions for Pacific Union College.
- Should I apply through pre-aviation or direct entry, and which documents are required for my intended start term?
- How do my existing certificates change the A.S., B.S. or minor sequence?
- What is the confirmed plan for multi-engine training after its announced early-2027 return?
- Which humanitarian, remote-pilot or simulation electives will run during my degree, and what additional fees apply?
Sources & listing information.
School facts are compiled from the source material below. Imported record identifiers are retained for traceability and are not presented as proof of current certification.
- Pacific Union College — on-campus airport
- Pacific Union College — simulation resources
- Source-record reference: checkrides.ioReference retained from the supplied spreadsheet; current content not rechecked for this import.
- faa.gov — Find a FacilityFAA pilot-school facility reference. Part 61 instruction is not a separate FAA school certification.
View source record references
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Part_141_Flight_School_Websites (1).csv; faaverifiedp141.xlsx