Mach 1 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: 4.5 (25 reviews)

Call (818) 201-2054 Get Directions Visit Website

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Hours

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

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What Students and Pilots Say

★★★★★ 1 year ago

I had a great experience with Roman from Mach 1! He was professional and made everything easy and stress free. He is very skilled and made sure the flight was safe and comfortable. I really liked how well he communicated. He gave clear instructions and updates, which made me feel confident. The plane was clean and well taken care of, making the flight even better. I highly recommend for anyone looking for a safe and…
lielle livyatan via Google

★★★★★ 1 year ago

Great flight schools are built with great instructors. Jason Price at Mach 1 has done just that. Jason employs instructors that are talented, professional, and are extremely knowledgeable about aviation. One of his instructors, Roman Lewicki, excels in all these talents, and more! I started my Cirrus transition training with Roman 4 months ago. Roman is very personable yet and uses that personal trait to understan…
Craig Alexander via Google

★★★★★ 1 year ago

Msch 1 has na excellent fleet of Cirrus aircraft, kept in pristine condition, cosmetically and mechanically. I recently completed SR20 G3 transition training with highly qualified Certified Cirrus instructor, Roman Lewicki. Due to his high level of Cirrus expertise, and excellent flight instructor skills, I selected him to also provide transition training to the Cirrus SR22 Turbo, which is in process. I am highly sat…
al cossey via Google

★★★★★ 5 years ago

JJ (Jeff), Anita and the entire Mach1 team I got to meet thus far have been tremendous. They are highly professional, certainly passionate about flying and teaching even some late comer like me. You guys have been flexible accommodating my schedule whenever possible both in terms of date/time and geography. Meeting me up in SBA makes this training possible for me. Additionally, having modern aircraft available makes …
Alex Bauer via Google

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Planning Your Training Here

Planning training at a local school like Mach 1 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 Mach 1 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 Mach 1 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 Mach 1 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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