Learn to fly at the #1Flight School
in Van Nuys

ActivePILOT, is the leading flight school for career-oriented flight training programs in Van Nuys, CA. We are proud to be at the heart of the general aviation community in Southern California.

Whether you are a brand-new student aiming for a Private Pilot License or a seasoned professional looking to advance your career with additional ratings, ActivePILOT is the most cost-effective flight school in the Van Nuys area. We provide a wide range of structured and custom programs to help every pilot achieve their goals.

Flight Training Courses in Los Angeles and Van Nuys, CA

We offer a wide range of programs and workshops to help every pilot achieve their goals.We offer the following flight training courses at our Van Nuys and Los Angeles location. Start your pilots license in california today. (click the links below for information on our specific programs):

• Private Pilot Lessons

  • After accumulating about 40-70 hours of flight time, which includes at least 20 hours of flight training with a certified flight instructor and 10 hours of solo flight, you can qualify for a private pilot license (PPL). This license allows you to fly small aircraft! Take your family and friends flying!

• Instrument Rating Lessons

  • Adding an instrument rating to your private pilot license is crucial for flying with reduced visibility (in clouds or heavy fog) while adhering to strict instrument fight rules (IFR). This rating increases your versatility and safety as a pilot. Increase your piloting skill with a necessary and essential rating.

• Commercial Pilot Lessons

  • A commercial pilot license (CPL) allows you to be compensated for flying. It requires at least 250 total flight hours, including time spent flying at night, cross-country, and solo. Jobs available for low time commercial pilots include: Pipeline Patrol, Traffic Watch, Aerial Survey, and Aircraft Ferrying.

• Multi-Engine Flying Lessons

  • Adding a Multi-Engine Rating to your Commercial Pilot License is crucial for flying for corporate aviation or the airlines. At this point you will be a master of your aircraft being able to control larger airplanes with multiple engines. This rating increases your versatility and safety as a pilot.

• Certified Flight Instructor Course

  • Adding a Certified Flight Instructor Rating to your Commercial Pilot License is crucial for building a wealth of knowledge, while improving your Crew Resource Management skills on the flight deck. Teaching other aspiring pilots how to fly is one of the most rewarding experiences.

• EASA to FAA License Conversion

  • Are you a European pilot trying to covert your EASA Pilots License to FAA Pilot License? We have a step by step guide to help facilitate your training and application with the FAA. Click below to learn more.

• TSA Flight Training

  • Are you looking to complete flight training in the United States but you aren’t sure how to approach it? We have a step by step guide to help facilitate your TSA application and flight training.

Real Students. Proven Results.

Student Spotlight

At ActivePILOT, we are focused on creating professional aviators. We work with our students to help them achieve their goals! Check out some of our recent success stories below. We have an effective structure to make sure you are prepared to pass your checkride with flying colors.

Interested in beginning a career as a professional pilot?

• Our Zero-1500 Airline Training Program is the quickest and most cost effective way of getting to the airlines faster.

• Our flight training programs can be catered to your needs.

Interested in flight training financing?

• We have partnered with Stratus Financial to offer exclusive financing terms.

  • These terms come with competitive rates and deferred payments.

  • We offer a competitive flight school financing options to our students who are looking to start flying lessons in Los Angeles and Van Nuys.

Free Aviation Career Insight

• Interested in learning how to make a career out of flying? Meet one-on-one with a flight instructor to explore your options!

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