Aviation News
Training aircraft on the ramp at Van Nuys Airport at sunset after a student solo flight
What Happens On Your First Solo, Hour By Hour
Three circuits, about twenty minutes, and a shirt you should not be fond of. What the first solo actually involves, what it feels like, and why most people reach it between 15 and 25 hours.
Piper Warrior training aircraft owned by LA Flight School parked on the ramp at Van Nuys Airport
Six Things To Check Before You Pay A Flight School Deposit
Six questions, asked at the airport before you hand over money, will tell you more about a flight school than a week of reading reviews. Here they are, with our own answers to each.
Prospective student discussing flight training payment plans at LA Flight School in Van Nuys
How To Pay For Flight Training: Every Option, Honestly Compared
Cash, financing from $2,500 down, in-house payment plans, employer sponsorship and VA benefits, compared without the sales gloss. The short version: the most expensive way to learn to fly is slowly.