Van Nuys, California

With a clear sky, fly high at our base in Van Nuys, LA, California. Perfect weather conditions to build your hours expeditiously with no time wasted. The new luxurious facility has amenities such as the brand new airport café, pilot lounge, pilot shop and offers breathtaking mountain views from the private balcony located on the second floor of the terminal building. Van Nuys Airport ranks as one of the world’s busiest general aviation airports. The ATC controllers operating at this airport are considered one of the best in the world.

  • 2 runways.
  • VFR/IFR.

SPECIAL OFFER: GET 1 EXTRA WEEK OF FREE ACCOMMODATION FOR 50 & 100-HOUR PACKAGES - Valid Until December 1, 2025!

Time Building Packages and Offers

Cessna 152

C152

The Cessna 152 is a two-seat, fixed tricycle gear, general aviation airplane, used for primary flight training, time building, and personal flying. The Cessna 152 is the most popular two-seat trainer.

Rent this aircraft starting from $135!
100hrs Package (Offer)

✓ 3 weeks of FREE* accommodation: If there are no vacancies in the accommodation at the time of your arrival, you will obtain a credit equivalent to the amount of $xx, to be used in your training program.

✓ Airport pick up and drop off

✓ Total price $13,500

  • Price per hour $135
50hrs Package (Offer)

✓ 2 weeks of FREE** accommodation: If there are no vacancies in the accommodation at the time of your arrival, you will obtain a credit equivalent to the amount of $xx, to be used in your training program.

✓ Airport pick up and drop off

✓ Total price $6,850

  • Price per hour $137
25hrs Package (Offer)

✓ Airport pick up and drop off

✓ Total price $3,475

  • Price per hour $139
Standard Package

✓ $140hr

Minimum Requirements

✓ PPL holder

Cessna 172

C172

The Cessna 172 is a four-seater, single-engine, high-wing airplane. The Cessna 172 is used for PPL, IR, and CPL training.

Rent this aircraft starting from $165!
100hrs Package (Offer)

✓ 3 weeks of FREE* accommodation: If there are no vacancies in the accommodation at the time of your arrival, you will obtain a credit equivalent to the amount of $xx, to be used in your training program.

✓ Airport pick up and drop off

✓ Total price $16,500

  • Price per hour $165
50hrs Package (Offer)

✓ 2 weeks of FREE** accommodation: If there are no vacancies in the accommodation at the time of your arrival, you will obtain a credit equivalent to the amount of $xx, to be used in your training program.

✓ Airport pick up and drop off

✓ Total price $8,350

  • Price per hour $167
25hrs Package (Offer)

✓ Airport pick up and drop off

✓ Total price $4,250

  • Price per hour $170
Standard Package

✓ $173hr

Minimum Requirements

✓ PPL holder

Cessna 172 SP G1000

C172 SP G1000

The Cessna 172 SP is a single-engine high-wing and fixed gear four-seater aircraft. The 172 SP Glass Cockpit is perfect for instrument training and is a favourite. The flight deck is powered by the Garmin G1000 avionics suite.

Rent this aircraft starting from $182!
100hrs Package (Offer)

✓ 3 weeks of FREE* accommodation: If there are no vacancies in the accommodation at the time of your arrival, you will obtain a credit equivalent to the amount of $xx, to be used in your training program.

✓ Airport pick up and drop off

✓ Total price $18,200

  • Price per hour $182
50hrs Package (Offer)

✓ 2 weeks of FREE** accommodation: If there are no vacancies in the accommodation at the time of your arrival, you will obtain a credit equivalent to the amount of $xx, to be used in your training program.

✓ Airport pick up and drop off

✓ Total price $9,200

  • Price per hour $184
25hrs Package (Offer)

✓ Airport pick up and drop off

✓ Total price $4,650

  • Price per hour $186
Standard Package

✓ $190hr

Minimum Requirements

✓ PPL holder

Piper PA 28

Piper PA 28

The Piper Warrior is a single-engine low-wing, fixed-gear, four-seater airplane. Provides better clearance between the wingtips and the ground, the dihedral angle, and great stability in the roll axis.

Rent this aircraft starting from $165!
100hrs Package (Offer)

✓ 3 weeks of FREE* accommodation: If there are no vacancies in the accommodation at the time of your arrival, you will obtain a credit equivalent to the amount of $xx, to be used in your training program.

✓ Airport pick up and drop off

✓ Total price $16,500

  • Price per hour $165
50hrs Package (Offer)

✓ 2 weeks of FREE* accommodation: If there are no vacancies in the accommodation at the time of your arrival, you will obtain a credit equivalent to the amount of $xx, to be used in your training program.

✓ Airport pick up and drop off

✓ Total price $8,350

  • Price per hour $167
25hrs Package (Offer)

✓ Airport pick up and drop off

✓ Total price $4,250

  • Price per hour $170
Standard Package

✓ $173hr

Minimum Requirements

✓ PPL holder

Piper Arrow

Piper Arrow

This normally aspirated 200-HP Piper Arrow is a true cross-country machine. At 144 KTS you will cover a lot of ground in a shorter time. Ideal for long cross country flights.

Rent this aircraft starting from $195!
100hrs Package (Offer)

✓ 3 weeks of FREE* accommodation: If there are no vacancies in the accommodation at the time of your arrival, you will obtain a credit equivalent to the amount of $xx, to be used in your training program.

✓ Airport pick up and drop off

✓ Total price $19,500

  • Price per hour $195
50hrs Package (Offer)

✓ 2 weeks of FREE** accommodation: If there are no vacancies in the accommodation at the time of your arrival, you will obtain a credit equivalent to the amount of $xx, to be used in your training program.

✓ Airport pick up and drop off

✓ Total price $9,900

  • Price per hour $198
25hrs Package (Offer)

✓ Airport pick up and drop off

✓ Total price $5,050

  • Price per hour $202
Standard Package

✓ $205hr

Minimum Requirements

✓ PPL holder

Theoretical Prep

Time Building Theoretical Prep

The Time Building theoretical preparation course is conducted as a distance learning course with live online lessons via our virtual classrooms. It will cover basic knowledge from PPL and the familiarization with airspaces and regulations of the Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) in the USA.

What is Included

✓ Introduction, Air operation rules - main differences (0.5 hr)

✓ Airspaces (1 hr)

✓ ATC - general description (1 hr)

✓ Access to Learning Management System

✓ Local base operation (1 hr)

✓ Local weather phenomena (0.5 hr)

✓ High terrain and high temperature operation (1 hr)

✓ Overseas operation (0.5 hr)

✓ Remote airfield operation (0.5 hr)

✓ Night Flight (0.5 hr)

✓ Emergency and medical help (0.5 hr)

✓ Maintenance and technical issue (0.5 hr)

✓ FlyingAcademy standard operating procedures (1 hr)

✓ Typical trip briefing (0.5 hr)

✓ Review - Test

Cessna 172 R/S
Currently Not Available

C172 R/S

The Cessna 172 R/S is a single-engine high-wing and fixed gear four-seater aircraft. The R/S model is a newer model and with a more powerful engine and better climb performance.

Fees & Requirements

Important Fees

  • FAA Verification Letter: Free of charge.
  • PPL Convalidation: Approx. $200 USD (paid directly when meeting the FAA examiner; not included).
  • Checkout with CFI: Typically 2 hours ground + 2 hours dual; CFI rate $90/hour (training time billed as taken).
  • Aircraft Insurance: Not included—added to every flight hour: $9/hr (Cessna 152) or $12/hr (Cessna 172).
  • Pilot Liability Insurance (mandatory): 3 / 6 / 9 / 12 months at $60 / $80 / $90 / $100 respectively (not included).
Fuel Surcharge:

Aircraft prices may be adjusted based on fuel price changes during training. Any surcharge is finalized after graduation according to the actual fuel prices over your training period.

Accommodation Offer

  • Option A (100-hrs): 3 weeks free + 2 weeks self-paid
    If accommodation is unavailable at arrival, you’ll receive a $500 credit (usable toward your training program) & complimentary airport pick-up & drop-off.
  • Option B (50-hrs): 2 weeks free + 1 week self-paid
    If accommodation is unavailable at arrival, you’ll receive a $250 credit (usable toward your training program) & complimentary airport pick-up & drop-off.

Accommodation in Van Nuys

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