Corsair Aviation: Flight School in Van Nuys, California

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Location: Van Nuys, California
School Type: Local flight school
Training Focus: Pilot training
Home Airport: Van Nuys Airport (KVNY)
Google Rating: 4.8 (39 reviews)

Call (818) 906-4024 Get Directions Visit Website

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Hours

Monday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

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What Students and Pilots Say

★★★★★ 3 weeks ago

I decided to check this place out after a recommendation from Adrian in the office, and I'm glad I did. I did a discovery flight here with Kevin Orozco and had a great experience. Kevin is a solid instructor—very knowledgeable, professional, and kept things calm and clear in the cockpit. Corsair Aviation runs a clean, professional operation, and the aircraft are well-maintained. Highly recommend booking a flight with…
Jason via Google

★★★★★ 2 years ago

We recently had the pleasure of flying to Catalina Island with Corsair Aviation and it was an experience we will never forget. From start to finish, everything was exceptional and very memorable. Our pilot, Mike, was absolutely awesome. He was very knowledgeable about the area and made us feel comfortable throughout the entire flight. We were able to see so many LA sightseeing spots, including flying next to the ico…
Maria Yarotskaya via Google

★★★★★ 5 years ago

Loved my experience using Corsair Aviation to fly from Van Nuys to Catalina Island with an excellent tour of LA, Hollywood and more. Mike was our pilot and was extremely friendly, knowledgable and great tour guide.
Y B via Google

★★★★★ 5 years ago

I signed up for flight school with Corsair and I could not be happier. I looked at a lot of schools and I am very happy with my choice. Professional, easy, and personalized it’s a great experience to learn how to fly. The owner Mike is very nice and explains the course in a honest way. Up front about all the costs and procedures that will be needed My flight instructor, Dana, is great! Takes the time to explain eve…
Tony Damjanov via Google

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Planning Your Training Here

Planning training at a local school like Corsair Aviation 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 Van Nuys, 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 Corsair Aviation 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 Van Nuys 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 Corsair Aviation

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 Corsair Aviation'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 Van Nuys, 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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