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About
Advanced Flight is a helicopter flight school and aerial services company based at Zamperini Field (KTOA) in Torrance, CA, established in 2005. They offer private, commercial, and CFI helicopter training in Robinson R22 and R44 helicopters, as well as advanced emergency procedure training, aerial photography, and helicopter tours of the Los Angeles area. All instruction is provided by high-time, experienced Robinson instructors.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Advanced Flight has rental rates on file. to see full pricing and a cost estimate for your Private Pilot Certificate.
No, Advanced Flight 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, Advanced Flight 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.
Advanced Flight's training fleet includes the Robinson R22 and Robinson R44. 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.
No flight simulators are listed for Advanced Flight. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Advanced Flight does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.