Group 3 Aviation                Last Visit: 10.15.2008


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