SAFETY FIRST
★★★★★
Very safety and detail oriented. Pre-flight briefing explained everything there was. To my knowledge, this flight school is exceptional in their ability.
Free In-Person Tour · Van Nuys Airport (KVNY)
Come Tour The School. Free, No Obligation.
A free, no-obligation in-person tour of our school — about an hour at Van Nuys Airport. Walk the ramp, sit in the training aircraft, try the Redbird full-motion simulator, and meet your instructor. You'll leave with a training plan and exact pricing.
Choose A Date And Time
A Free, No-Obligation In-Person Tour Of Our School
Come walk the ramp, see the airplanes you'd train in, sit in a cockpit and fly our full-motion simulator. Click below and our live calendar opens right on this page — choose any open slot, seven days a week. You'll get an instant confirmation with directions to our door at Van Nuys Airport.
Free
No Obligation
About An Hour
In Person At Van Nuys
✓No pressure, no obligation, nothing to pay. Bring your questions. If you decide flying isn't for you, that's a perfectly good outcome — and it costs you nothing to find out.
The Point Of The Visit
What You'll Leave With
Not a brochure and a handshake. You walk out with real numbers, a real timeline, and a clear idea of whether this is for you.
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A Personal Training Plan
Mapped to your actual goal — fly for fun on weekends, add an instrument rating, or go all the way to an airline seat. We build the sequence around your schedule and budget, not a generic template.
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Exact Pricing, No Surprises
Itemized course costs, hourly rates, checkride fees, headsets, written exams — all of it, in writing, before you commit to anything. You'll know the real number, not a teaser rate.
In Writing
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A Tour Of The Hangar And Fleet
Walk the ramp and see the aircraft you'd actually train in — Cessna 162 Skycatcher, Piper Warrior, Diamond DA20, Piper Arrow, Cirrus SR22 Turbo and the Piper Seminole twin. Twelve aircraft, six types, all on site.
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Time In A Real Cockpit
Sit in the left seat of a training aircraft, get your hands on the yoke, and have an instructor walk you through the panel. This is the moment most people decide.
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Time In The Full-Motion Simulator
You get a turn in our Redbird MCX — an FAA-approved AATD that pitches, rolls and yaws on a powered motion base, with a wraparound visual and a full instrument panel. Take off, fly the pattern, land it. It's part of the tour and it costs nothing.
Included, No Charge
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Straight Answers On Financing
Flight training financing from $2,500 down, with terms up to 15 years. We'll show you what a monthly payment actually looks like for the path you're considering.
From $2,500 Down
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A Schedule That Fits Your Week
We fly seven days a week, 9 AM to 9 PM, so lessons can sit around a full-time job, classes or shift work. You'll leave knowing which days you'd realistically fly and how long the whole thing takes at that pace.
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A Clear First Step
Either a discovery flight to try it before you commit, or straight into enrollment if you already know. And if the answer is "not right now," we'll tell you that too.
Step By Step
What Actually Happens
About an hour, start to finish — a free, no-obligation tour of the school with nothing to sign and nothing to prepare. Casual clothes and comfortable shoes.
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You Arrive At Van Nuys
Park right out front at 7900 Balboa Blvd. Suite 108A. We'll meet you at the door — no front desk maze, no waiting room.
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We Talk About Your Goal
Fly for fun, fly for a career, or just curious what this costs? Twenty minutes of honest conversation with someone who actually flies.
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Walk The Ramp
See the aircraft up close, sit in the left seat of one, and fly the Redbird MCX full-motion simulator yourself. No charge for any of it. This is the part everyone remembers.
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Leave With A Plan
A written training plan and exact pricing in your hands. No follow-up pressure, no sales calls you didn't ask for.
Book My Free In-Person Tour →
Free, no obligation, about an hour. Open 9 AM – 9 PM, seven days a week.
The Tour, In Pictures
What You'll See When You're Here
Twelve aircraft, six types and the Redbird MCX full-motion simulator, all on site at Van Nuys. You'll see every bit of it on the tour, and none of it costs you anything.
Who Books These
Who It's For
Most people who walk in have never touched an airplane. That is completely normal here.
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Never Flown Before
You've thought about it for years and never known where to start. Start here — there's no prerequisite and no experience assumed.
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Comparing Flight Schools
There are a dozen schools at Van Nuys. Come see the aircraft, the maintenance, and the instructors before you hand anyone a deposit.
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Returning After A Break
Logbook from 2009 in a drawer somewhere? Bring it. We'll tell you honestly what it takes to get current again.
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Parents Exploring It For A Teen
Come with your kid. We'll cover minimum ages, medicals, school schedules and what a realistic path looks like from 16 to a first job.
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Career-Changers
Pricing out the airline path? We'll walk the whole ladder — private, instrument, commercial, CFI — with real numbers and real timelines.
Why People Trust Us With This
The School You'd Be Visiting
Reviews
100+
Verified reviews on Google, averaging 5.0 stars.
Instruction
FAA-Certified
Every instructor is FAA-certified, and every lesson is one-on-one — never a group class.
Flying Since
2017
Locally owned and operated at Van Nuys Airport, with thousands of flights flown.
Fleet
12 Aircraft
Six types on the ramp — Diamond DA20, Piper Warrior, Piper Arrow, Cirrus SR22 and the Seminole twin.
Open
9 AM–9 PM
Seven days a week, including evenings and weekends. Book a consultation around your job.
Home Base
KVNY
Van Nuys Airport — 7900 Balboa Blvd. Suite 108A, Van Nuys, CA 91406.
Rather Fly First?
Skip The Talking. Go Fly.
Some people don't want a conversation — they want to be in the air. A Discovery Flight puts you in the left seat with an FAA-certified instructor beside you, hands on the controls, over the Hollywood Sign, Malibu and downtown LA. Flights start at $229, all in.
And here's the part that matters: enroll within 24 hours of your Discovery Flight and its full cost is credited toward your training — 100% of it. Fly first, decide after, pay nothing extra for the trial.
From $229All-In Pricing, One Flyer, No Hidden Fees
100% CreditedWhen You Enroll Within 24 Hours
You Fly ItHands On The Controls From The Left Seat
Photos IncludedVideo And Photos Of Your Flight
Loved On Google
Over 100 Reviews. 5.0 Stars.
Every review below is real and shown verbatim, in the reviewer’s own words — written by the people who learned to fly here, not by us.
SAFETY FIRST
DISCOVERY FLIGHT
★★★★★
I recently had the chance to take my first-ever discovery flight, and it was nothing short of amazing! From the moment I stepped into the cockpit, the...
SUNSET CIRRUS
★★★★★
It was a great flight! I did a sunset flight and Alex let us fly an awesome. Website was easy to book, and the plane itself was really fun to fly...
FLYING LESSON
★★★★★
We had a great flying lesson with Ralph and came away with a much better understanding of both the aircraft and the principles of flight. Ralph is a...
KIDS LUXURY FLIGHT
★★★★★
I got 2 luxury discovery flights for my kids. I wanted them to have the experience of flying. Our instructor Alex was amazing he made sure they feel...
HONEYMOON SURPRISE
★★★★★
Last minute booking to surprise my wife on our honeymoon. She had no experience with flying and was scared of flying, but Alex was very easygoing and knew...
FULL-MOTION SIM
★★★★★
Amazing flight school in van nuys airport. I have been a student here for the past few months and i could not be happier. I started doing a lot of...
DISCOVERY FOR TWO
★★★★★
I booked a Discovery Flight for Two for my girlfriend's birthday and it was the perfect gift for her. She couldn't have been more excited to get to...
SIMULATORS
★★★★★
Very professional and great airplanes. I love the flight simulators. The pricing is very fair compared to any other flight school
TEEN FIRST LESSON
★★★★★
We gifted our teenage son his first flying lesson. He was so excited! Alex greeted us and gave a reassuring brief that made us all feel comfortable and at...
FIRST-TIME FLYER
★★★★★
Flying is my husband's hobby and I was incredibly anxious and apprehensive about the discovery flight. However, I felt completely safe and at ease once we...
SAFETY FIRST
★★★★★
Very safety and detail oriented. Pre-flight briefing explained everything there was. To my knowledge, this flight school is exceptional in their ability.
DISCOVERY FLIGHT
★★★★★
I recently had the chance to take my first-ever discovery flight, and it was nothing short of amazing! From the moment I stepped into the cockpit, the...
SUNSET CIRRUS
★★★★★
It was a great flight! I did a sunset flight and Alex let us fly an awesome. Website was easy to book, and the plane itself was really fun to fly...
FLYING LESSON
★★★★★
We had a great flying lesson with Ralph and came away with a much better understanding of both the aircraft and the principles of flight. Ralph is a...
KIDS LUXURY FLIGHT
★★★★★
I got 2 luxury discovery flights for my kids. I wanted them to have the experience of flying. Our instructor Alex was amazing he made sure they feel...
HONEYMOON SURPRISE
★★★★★
Last minute booking to surprise my wife on our honeymoon. She had no experience with flying and was scared of flying, but Alex was very easygoing and knew...
FULL-MOTION SIM
★★★★★
Amazing flight school in van nuys airport. I have been a student here for the past few months and i could not be happier. I started doing a lot of...
DISCOVERY FOR TWO
★★★★★
I booked a Discovery Flight for Two for my girlfriend's birthday and it was the perfect gift for her. She couldn't have been more excited to get to...
SIMULATORS
★★★★★
Very professional and great airplanes. I love the flight simulators. The pricing is very fair compared to any other flight school
TEEN FIRST LESSON
★★★★★
We gifted our teenage son his first flying lesson. He was so excited! Alex greeted us and gave a reassuring brief that made us all feel comfortable and at...
FIRST-TIME FLYER
★★★★★
Flying is my husband's hobby and I was incredibly anxious and apprehensive about the discovery flight. However, I felt completely safe and at ease once we...
See Discovery Flight Details — $229
Reviews shown verbatim, exactly as each reviewer published them.
Book It Or Gift It
Fly It Yourself, Or Give The Flight To Someone Else
Every discovery flight below can be booked for yourself in the next few minutes, or bought as a gift certificate that is emailed within minutes and never expires. Same flight, same price, either way.
Most Given
Two Seats
The Nice One
Twin Engine
Discovery Flight For One
One person, one instructor, and no audience. Hands on the controls from the left seat, briefed before you go and debriefed after you land.
Hands-On Stick TimePre-Flight BriefingLoggable Flight Time
Flight Length
$229Book It Or Gift It
Same Price Either Way
Discovery Flight For Two
The same flight with a passenger in the back seat, briefed and on the intercom. Couples book it; so do parents who would rather watch than hear about it.
One Passenger SeatPiper Warrior Or ArcherHeadsets For Both
Flight Length
$299Book It Or Gift It
Same Price Either Way
Luxury Discovery Flight
The nicest airplane we put a first-time flyer in. Glass cockpit, air conditioning, leather seats, and a parachute built into the airframe rather than strapped to the person.
Turbocharged Cirrus SR22Air ConditioningWhole-Airframe Parachute
Flight Length
Bring A PassengerInstructor + 2 is our maximum+$100
$499Book It Or Gift It
Same Price Either Way
Multi-Engine Seminole
Two engines, and the airplane instrument-rated pilots move into when they start thinking about a career. Flown from the left seat with a multi-engine instructor.
Piper Seminole TwinMulti-Engine DepartureCareer-Track Instructor
Flight Length
$499Book It Or Gift It
Same Price Either Way
Gift It issues a real gift certificate, emailed within minutes, which never expires and credits in full toward training. Flights are limited to 180 lb per person, 360 lb combined. Questions: (818) 290-8249, 9 AM–9 PM, seven days.
Before You Book
Questions People Ask First
Yes — genuinely free, with nothing to buy and no deposit. We do this because the single best way to explain flight training is to stand next to an airplane and talk it through. Most people who visit end up training with us, and the ones who don't leave with better information than they came in with. That's a fair trade for an hour of our time.
Plan on about an hour. That covers the conversation about your goals, the hangar and ramp tour, time in a cockpit, and going through your written plan and pricing. If you're short on time we can compress it to 30 minutes — just mention it when you book. If you want to stay longer and see the simulator run, we're happy to.
Nothing at all. Most people who book a consultation have never been in a small aircraft and don't know the difference between a private certificate and an instrument rating. That's exactly who this is for. We'll explain everything in plain English, and there is no question too basic — we've heard them all and we like answering them.
Please do. Flight training is a real commitment of time and money, and the people around you should hear the same answers you do. Parents come with teenagers, spouses come together, and friends come along regularly. Kids are welcome on the ramp with us — just keep them close while we walk between aircraft.
Yes — that's the whole point of doing this in person. You'll sit in the left seat of a real training aircraft, hands on the yoke, while an instructor walks you through the instrument panel and the controls. You can also try our Redbird full-motion simulator. What you won't do on a consultation is fly — for that, book a Discovery Flight, which starts at $229 and is credited back in full when you enroll within 24 hours.
No. There's no closing pitch, no "today only" pricing and no commission-driven sales staff — you're talking to instructors and the owner. If flight training isn't the right fit for your budget or your schedule right now, we'll say so directly. You leave with your plan and pricing, and you decide on your own time.
Just yourself and your questions. Comfortable closed-toe shoes are a good idea since we'll be walking on the ramp, and sunglasses help — Van Nuys is bright. If you've flown before, bring your logbook so we can see where you left off. If you're serious about starting soon, bring a rough sense of your weekly availability and your budget so the plan we write is realistic.
We're at 7900 Balboa Blvd. Suite 108A, Van Nuys, CA 91406, on the field at Van Nuys Airport (KVNY). Free parking is available right in front of the building — no structure, no permit, no airport terminal to navigate. Come to Suite 108A and we'll meet you at the door. If you get turned around, call (818) 290-8249 and we'll walk you in.
Courses & Pricing
The Rest Of What We Teach
★★★★★
5.0 Rating
100+ Google Reviews
Course prices are packages, not hourly rates - the aircraft, your instructor, ground school and simulator time are all in the figure. Van Nuys Airport, KVNY. Financing Available Through Stratus & In-House Plans.
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Teen Flight Training Ages 10–15
Starting before it is legal to solo.
$4,200
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Multi-Engine Rating
For existing pilots adding a twin.
$5,100
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Solo Certificate
Enough training to take an aircraft around the pattern alone.
$5,500
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Sport Pilot
A real certificate, fewer hours, narrower privileges.
$8,400
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Private Pilot Most Enrolled
The one most people mean by “learn to fly.”
$10,900
06
Instrument Rating
Turns a fair-weather pilot into a useful one.
$11,700
07
Comprehensive Private Pilot
Private with flight time, ground instruction and materials bundled.
$15,900
08
Premium Private Pilot
The most flight time before your checkride - 80 logged hours.
$22,500
09
Airline Pilot Program
Zero experience to airline-hireable qualifications.
$89,000
All Prices In USD. 7900 Balboa Blvd, Suite 108A, Van Nuys, CA 91406 · Open 9 AM–9 PM, Seven Days. Free In-Person Tour Of The School
Van Nuys Airport (KVNY) · Free Parking Out Front
Pick A Time And Come See It
It takes about an hour and it costs nothing. Nothing to pay, nothing to sign, and no obligation at the end. Walk the ramp, sit in a training aircraft, fly the Redbird full-motion simulator, and leave with a written training plan and exact pricing. We are open 9 AM to 9 PM, seven days a week, so pick the slot that fits your week.
Free · No obligation · About an hour · In person at Van Nuys Airport · Open 9 AM – 9 PM, seven days a week