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Good
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About
ActivePILOT is a premier flight school located at Van Nuys Airport (KVNY) in Los Angeles, California. Co-founded by two active airline captains, the school offers Private Pilot License, Instrument Rating, Commercial Pilot License, Multi-Engine Rating, and Certified Flight Instructor training. The fleet consists of standardized Piper Warrior aircraft and a Piper Twin Comanche, all equipped with modern Garmin avionics. Students also receive complimentary access to an X-Plane simulator. Training is conducted under FAA Part 61 with flexible pay-as-you-go pricing.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piper PA-28-151 (Warrior) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $85 – $330/hr | $5,800 – $23,100 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $160/hr | $1,675 – $6,725 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $110/hr | $550 – $2,200 |
| Estimated Total Range | $8,000 – $32,000 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at ActivePILOT is estimated to cost $8,000 – $32,000. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, ActivePILOT operates under Part 61. Training is self-paced: you and your instructor set the curriculum rather than following a pre-approved syllabus. The FAA minimum for a Private Pilot Certificate under Part 61 is 40 flight hours, though most students need 60 to 70.
No, ActivePILOT does not have a Designated Pilot Examiner on staff. When you're ready for your checkride, you'll need to book with an independent DPE. Ask the school if they can point you to one nearby.
ActivePILOT's training fleet includes the Piper PA-30 (Twin Comanche), Piper PA-28-161 (Warrior), and Piper PA-28-151 (Warrior). Having multiple types in the fleet keeps your training on track if one plane is down for maintenance. Ask the school about current availability and any additional charges per aircraft.
Yes, ActivePILOT has the following flight training device: X-Plane. Ask the school which ratings the device count toward and how many hours you can log.
No, ActivePILOT does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.