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More » Start here! 3 minute guide »Helicopter training school providing private and commercial pilot training. Also providing city tours and aerial photography platforms. Our helicopter school part 141 and fixed wing is part 61.
We're a flight organization based in Van Nuys, California
School Type: Part 141 and Part 61.
Training Area: National, International and Local.

Instruction Materials: Jeppesen, ASA and FAA.
Syllabus: Custom.

Category: Airplane (Fixed Wing) and Rotorcraft.
Certificates: Private, Commercial, ATP, CFI and CFII.
Ratings: VFR, IFR, Commercial, CFI and CFII.
Class: Single Engine Land and Helicopter.
Engines: Single.
Recurrent Training: Flight Review, Instrument Proficiency Check and Insurance Checkouts.
Training Orientation: Career (Carrier, Commercial, Military) and Recreation (all non-commercial flight).
Career Focus: Commercial (includes air taxi, survey, ambulance, etc) and Flight Instruction.
Type of Curriculum: Ground School, Self-Paced and Career Oriented, structured.
Type Ratings (over 12,500 lbs): N/A

Type of Rental: Students only.
Type of Airplanes Available: Schweizer 300CBI, Robinson R44, Robinson R22, Cessna 172 Superhawk (IFR), Cessna 152
Aircraft Rental Rates: 300cbi $275 block, Robinson R44 $435 block, Robinson R22 $250 block

Training Facilities: Dedicated Classroom, Dedicated Study Area, Flight Planning Area, Lending Library (books, videos, software) and Simulator.
On-Site FAA Testing: Written Tests (CATS, Laser Grade) and On-site flight examiner.
Airport Facilities: Control Tower, ILS, Weather computer terminal, Pilot Shop and Restaurant.
Airport Locations (codes): KVNY

Pricing Info: $70,000 career
Special Offer: Introductory lesson $320 helicopter, $185 Cesna 172, $165 Cessna 152
Financial Assistance: Third Party (bank, etc).

Admin Support: USCIS - M-1 Visa assistance, VA - Veterans Affairs, Job Interview prep or coordination and Housing Assistance.
Total Instructors: 7 heli and 3 for fixed wing
Foreign Languages: Japanese, German, and Spanish
Awards of Merit: Gold Stars

Weather: Mild climate - sunny year round

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Group 3 Schweizer 300CBi at Van Nuys Airport |

