California Aviation Services Inc: Flight School in Riverside, California

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Location: Riverside, California
School Type: Local flight school
Training Focus: Pilot training
Google Rating: 4.8 (27 reviews)

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Hours

Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Sunday: Closed

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What Students and Pilots Say

★★★★★ 4 years ago

One of the most amazing experiences in my lifetime. I will definitely be coming back as soon as possible. The instructor was clear spoken and had a great personality. He made the entire experience super comfortable. It was my first time flying, and the anxiety was quenched with the willingness to pay attention and learn what the instructor was explaining. I complied with everything he explained, and he made it fe…
Jon On via Google

★★★★★ 6 years ago

Well organized school. I had 2 month free for trainings, and got intensive trainings. Exited how effective their program part 141. They have instructors for different kind of students.
Askar Aiteliyev via Google

★★★★★ 2 years ago

I can't say enough great things about California Aviation Services Inc! From day one, their staff has gone above and beyond to provide an exceptional training experience. The instructors here are top-notch. They are not only incredibly knowledgeable but also patient and encouraging. They make you feel comfortable in the cockpit, no matter your level of experience. I was initially nervous about learning to fly, but t…
Angel Alvarez via Google

★★★★★ 5 years ago

I travelled from the U.K to train for my FAA CPL, instrument and multi engine ratings. The staff at California Aviation delivered the training within the agreed timescale ( 8 weeks) and on budget. The facilties are excellent as are the very well maintained fleet of aircraft. The weather was never an issue in sunny california and I would highly recommend them for your flight training.
Ash Carnell via Google

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Planning Your Training Here

Planning training at a local school like California Aviation Services Inc trades the academy's speed for flexibility and often meaningfully lower total cost. The pay-as-you-fly model keeps your money in your control, and training two to three lessons weekly around work is the proven rhythm, enough frequency to retain skills without the academy's all-in schedule. The variable to manage is momentum: local-school students who succeed book standing lesson slots, fly year-round, and treat ground study as homework rather than something that happens at the airport. Ask about aircraft scheduling depth, instructor availability on your target days, and examiner wait times in Riverside, the three friction points that stretch part-time timelines.

What Flying in California Teaches You

California training compresses experience: the Los Angeles basin's stacked Class B, coastal marine layers, mountain passes, and desert density altitude all sit within an hour of each other. Students who learn here learn to talk fast, plan thoroughly, and fly precisely, and the weather cooperates most of the year.

How to Evaluate California Aviation Services Inc on Your Tour

Every school on this directory gets the same advice from us, because the fundamentals don't move. Walk the ramp and count how many aircraft are down for maintenance. Ask how many lessons a week they can actually schedule you, and how far out the booking calendar runs. Ask for first-attempt checkride pass rates and how long students wait for an examiner. And keep your money in your control: pay as you fly, or in small blocks with clear refund terms.

Then weigh the location itself. Training in Riverside means building your early hours in California weather and airspace, and both become part of your airmanship. Our school-selection guide covers the full vetting checklist, and the financing page maps scholarships and loans that apply at schools like this one.

Common Questions About Training at California Aviation Services Inc

How long would my training take here?

Part-time students flying two to three lessons weekly typically earn a private certificate in six to twelve months and a commercial certificate in two to three years, with pace set by your calendar and the weather. Consistency decides everything: standing lesson slots beat sporadic bursts by months.

What will it cost, and can I get help paying?

Get California Aviation Services Inc's current rates directly; published numbers age fast in this industry. Nationally, plan on $80,000 to $120,000 from zero time to commercial certificates before instructing pay starts offsetting costs. Our financing guide maps the loans, scholarships, and airline cadet programs that apply here, and several scholarship cycles go undersubscribed every single year.

How should I arrange a visit?

Call ahead and ask for a tour on a normal training day, not a quiet one. Use the directions button above to plan the drive to Riverside, arrive early enough to watch ramp operations, and bring the vetting checklist from this page. A school proud of its operation will show you everything; hesitation is itself an answer.

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