Enroll in Flight School - Become a Pilot in Van Nuys

Start Your Journey: Request Enrollment at Essence Flight Academy

Welcome to the first step of your aviation journey! Whether you're dreaming of becoming a private pilot, flying commercially, or just checking off a lifelong bucket list item—you're in the right place.

At Essence Flight Academy, we make flight training exciting, structured, and accessible. With our cutting-edge Redbird MCX Full Motion Flight Simulator, personalized instruction, and flexible packages, we’re proud to offer one of the most affordable and modern flight training experiences in Los Angeles—right from Van Nuys Airport.

Filling out this form is the first step toward the skies.

Why Train with Essence Flight Academy?

Redbird MCX Full Motion Simulator – FAA-approved and built for real-world experience

Van Nuys Airport Location – Train at one of the busiest general aviation airports in the country.

Structured, Fast-Track Programs – For Private, Sport, Instrument, Commercial, and Multi-Engine Licenses

Financing Options Available – We make your dream affordable

Flexible Schedules – Weekend and evening slots for busy students

Discovery Flight – Try it before you commit

We’d love to learn more about you and help you choose the best training path. Please fill out the form and our admissions team will reach out within 1 business day to answer your questions and guide you through the next steps.

We'll Be in Touch!

Once you submit your enrollment request, our team will personally contact you to schedule a Free Consultation—and if you’re ready, your Discovery Flight! There’s no pressure—just the thrill of getting started.

If you need help right away, feel free to call us directly at (818) 514-2233 or Text us at (818) 422-0494

We can’t wait to help you take off!

DISCOVERY FLIGHTS OFFERED AT ESSENCE FLIGHT SCHOOL VAN NUYS

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Student at the controls of a training aircraft during a discovery flight over Los Angeles with Los Angeles Flight School

Discovery Flight For One Experience Your Discovery Flight Today

Discovery Flight For One

Discovery Flight for One — Take the Controls Over Los Angeles

There's no better way to find out if flying is for you. On your Discovery Flight for One, you'll sit up front with a certified flight instructor, take the controls of a real airplane, and soar over the most iconic sights in Los Angeles — the Hollywood Sign, Griffith Observatory, the Pacific coastline, and the glittering downtown skyline. It's a true hands-on flying lesson disguised as the adventure of a lifetime.

★ 4.9 on 500+ reviewsYou fly the planeCertified instructorCredited toward training*

No experience necessary. Your instructor handles the technical details and keeps everything safe and relaxed, while you focus on the pure joy of flight. Whether you're testing the waters before pilot training or checking a dream off your bucket list, this is the perfect first step into aviation.

What to expect

Pre-flight briefing

Your CFI walks you through the aircraft and the plan for your flight.

Hands-on flying

You take the controls in the air — climbs, turns, and the feel of real flight.

Iconic LA views

Soar over landmarks most people only see from the ground.

Discovery Flight for One$229

One-on-one introductory flight with a certified flight instructor
Hands-on time at the controls — you actually fly the airplane
Scenic route over Los Angeles landmarks
Pre-flight briefing — no experience required
Fee credited in full toward training if you enroll within 24 hours

Book This Flight

*Choose your preferred date at checkout and our team will confirm your reservation. Discovery Flight fee is credited toward your flight training when you enroll within 24 hours.

Compare all four Discovery Flights

For One — $229

Solo intro flight, you take the controls.

For Two — $299

Share the experience with a companion.

Luxury for Two — $399

Premium Cirrus SR22 — perfect for special occasions.

Multi-Engine — $499

Fly a twin-engine Piper Seminole.

4.9 ★★★★★

5.0 Google · 4.9 Yelp · 500+ five-star reviews

Verified · Van Nuys (VNY)

★★★★★

"This was my first flight at Los Angeles Flight School and one I'll never forget. Joseph was an awesome instructor, the airplane was in great shape, and the views… just look at the photos."

Arturo Weiss
Google · Discovery Flight

★★★★★

"One of the best flight experiences I've ever done! Beautiful views and even taking control of the plane. Thank you for the amazing experience!"

Matt K.
Yelp · Hands-On Flight

★★★★★

"A fabulous intro flying lesson! Our instructor let my sister take the controls 3/4 of the way through. Truly a fabulous afternoon!"

Bonnie Landau
Google · Intro Lesson

Ready for takeoff?

Questions before you book? Talk to a real instructor — no pressure, just answers. Van Nuys Airport (KVNY) · Open 7 days, 9am–9pm.

📞 Call (818) 514-2233 Book a Free Consultation Contact Us

$229.00

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Two passengers on a discovery flight over Los Angeles from Van Nuys Airport with Los Angeles Flight School

Discovery Flight For Two Experience the Adventure of a Discovery Flight

Discovery Flight For Two

Discovery Flight for Two — Share the Skies Over Los Angeles

Some experiences are better shared. The Discovery Flight for Two lets you bring a friend, partner, or family member along as you take the controls of a real airplane with a certified instructor and soar over Los Angeles' most famous sights. One of the most memorable gifts and date ideas in the city — and a thrilling first taste of what it means to fly.

★ 4.9 on 500+ reviewsBring a companionHands-on flyingUnforgettable gift

Your certified flight instructor keeps everything safe and relaxed while you take the controls and your companion takes in the view. From the Hollywood Sign to the Pacific coast, it's a shared adventure you'll both be talking about for years.