One Source Aviation Flight School: 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: 5.0 (74 reviews)

Call (818) 378-0141 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 – 9:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 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 had an outstanding experience at One Source Aviation today. From the moment I arrived, I was welcomed by an incredibly professional, respectful, and friendly team. I especially want to thank Alex and Ibrahim for their exceptional service. They were patient, knowledgeable, kind, and genuinely committed to helping aspiring pilots. They took the time to answer my questions and made the entire experience both enjoyabl…
Navid faizi via Google

★★★★★ 3 months ago

First flight ever. My instructor was Zach. I couldn’t ask for a better instructor and a such simple process to start the school. Everybody was so helpful and extremely welcoming and the Best Part The prices are reasonable.
Esteban Barajas via Google

★★★★★ 2 months ago

I don’t even know where to start I was looking for a present for my husband who is so into airplanes and aviation in general So I wanted something special for his birthday! And trust me this is one of the best present you could possibly get !!! I wasn’t sure what I was looking for, but Peter was so patient with me over phone and explained everything, and I got a “Discovery Flight” for him … and it doesn’t obligate y…
Aya Nelson via Google

★★★★★ 3 months ago

Such an awesome experience! Ibrahim was super knowledgeable and really cool he made me feel comfortable and confident from the start. The flight was smooth,especially landing, and seeing Malibu from above was just beautiful. Definitely recommend!
Margarita Pantoja via Google

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Planning Your Training Here

Planning training at a local school like One Source Aviation Flight School 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 One Source Aviation Flight School 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 One Source Aviation Flight School

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 One Source Aviation Flight School'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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