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About
In business since 1996, California Flight School is one of the oldest fixed wing flight schools in Van Nuys. We train Private Pilots through Commercial, CFI etc. We use FAA approved BATD simulators and VFR procedure trainers. Lounge and waiting rooms, free wifi, free parking.
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
California Flight School has rental rates on file. to see full pricing and a cost estimate for your Private Pilot Certificate.
No, California Flight School 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, California Flight School 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.
California Flight School's training fleet includes the Cessna 172R (Skyhawk), Cessna 172S (Skyhawk), Cessna 172N (Skyhawk), Cessna 172P (Skyhawk), Cessna 150, Piper PA-28 (Cherokee), Piper PA-34 (Seneca), and Pipistrel Alpha (Alpha Trainer). 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, California Flight School has the following flight training device: Unknown BATD. Ask the school which ratings the device count toward and how many hours you can log.
No, California Flight School does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.