Quality Score
Excellent
Base (15) + components above = 94
About
At Ascent Aviation Flight School Van Nuys, you come first. A solid foundation with world-class airplanes, from world-class instructors at a world-class airport. Being able to fly for fun and professionally too. All while making your dreams take flight. Sounds too good to be true? Well, so did flying before the Wright brothers came along. And now it's your turn to touch the skies at Ascent Aviation Academy, Van Nuys, California. Ascent Aviation Flight School of Los Angeles uses state-of-the-art, modern aircraft with touch-screen navigation. We are proudly recognized as a Van Nuys school that has the most advanced equipment and technology around! In addition to this, all planes are regularly maintained by our professional service technicians. With new equipment, terrain alerts and so much more, you can feel safe when you fly one of our planes!
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piper PA-28-161 (Warrior) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $75 – $290/hr | $5,100 – $20,300 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $150/hr | $1,575 – $6,300 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $40 – $150/hr | $750 – $3,000 |
| Estimated Total Range | $7,400 – $29,600 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Ascent Aviation Academy is estimated to cost $7,400 – $29,600. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Ascent Aviation Academy 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.
Yes, Ascent Aviation Academy has a Designated Pilot Examiner on staff. You can schedule your checkride directly through the school instead of finding an independent examiner on your own. In many areas DPE wait times have stretched to weeks or months, so this is worth factoring in when choosing a school.
Ascent Aviation Academy trains in the Piper PA-28-161 (Warrior). Contact the school for current availability and hourly rental rates.
Yes, Ascent Aviation Academy has the following flight training device: Custom X-Plane. Ask the school which ratings the device count toward and how many hours you can log.
No, Ascent Aviation Academy does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.