GET TO KNOW THE SCHOOL
A closer look.
California Aviation Services in Riverside publishes both airplane and helicopter flight training. Its airplane commercial pathway combines private, instrument and commercial stages, while the helicopter commercial page identifies private and commercial instruction in the Robinson R22. Separate instrument, CFI, CFII and multi-engine options are also advertised for direct inquiry. The published aircraft references include Cessna 150 and 172 airplanes and a Beechcraft Duchess, as well as the R22 helicopter. Ground school may be individual or group-based. Course estimates separate some outside expenses, so students should establish the exact aircraft category, syllabus and current fee schedule before enrolling.
Two commercial pathways
The commercial page separately describes airplane and helicopter courses, identifying Cessna 172 and Robinson R22 instruction.
Additional ratings
The school invites inquiries for CFI, CFII and multi-engine training; the specific category and course details require confirmation.
Published training options.
The school’s published options are summarized below. Each note explains the training type and what to clarify when comparing the school’s exact course.
Discovery flight
An introductory lesson to explore the aircraft and teaching approach. Ask about flight time, who will instruct you and what the quoted price includes.
Private pilot — airplane and helicopter
A private-pilot training path. Compare the aircraft used, ground-school arrangements and how lessons progress from initial skills to practical-test preparation.
Instrument training — confirm category
Training focused on instrument flying, procedures and planning. Compare aircraft and simulator use, scheduling and the preparation expected before flight lessons.
Commercial pilot — airplane and helicopter
A commercial-pilot training option. Ask which aircraft category, prerequisites, experience-building flights and practical-test preparation are included.
Flight instructor — confirm category
Training in teaching, lesson preparation and instructional flying. Ask which instructor qualification is included and how practice teaching is assessed.
Instrument flight instructor — confirm category
Preparation for instrument-instruction responsibilities. Confirm the required existing instructor qualification and whether simulator work is part of the course.
Multi-engine training
Training in multiengine aircraft. Confirm whether the course is an initial rating, an add-on or a transition, and which aircraft will be available.
Individual and group ground school
Study and knowledge preparation. Confirm the delivery format, included materials, instructor support and any separate flight-training requirement.
Aircraft & training scope
Aircraft categories: Airplane · Helicopter
Published aircraft models: Cessna 150, Cessna 172, Beechcraft Duchess BE76, Robinson R22
Training framework & verification
Part 141: Matched to the FAA roster dated 2026-10-19. Confirm the approved course and training location with the school. The workbook does not list individual course approvals or establish training quality.
FAA reference: faa.gov. Confirm the approved course and training location with the school.
PART 141 SOURCE CHECK
FAA roster information.
This listing is matched to the supplied FAA Part 141 roster record. Confirm the approved course and training location with the school; the roster does not list course approvals or establish training quality.
CALIFORNIA AVIATION SERVICES INC
Certificate 2C1S069LLocation designator 2C1S
Address as recorded: 6791 AIRPORT DRIVE, SUITE A, RIVERSIDE, CA 92504
Use the faa.gov facility dashboard for future cross-reference. The dated record above reflects the FAA workbook used for this directory update. How we check records
TRAINING FIT
Our school review.
The dedicated airplane and helicopter course descriptions make this a useful comparison for someone choosing between categories. They also show why a generic commercial-training label is insufficient: the included stages and aircraft differ. Ask for a current plan that identifies instrument and instructor options in the desired category and explains additional costs. Published older estimates should be updated, especially where fees for testing, medical documentation or proficiency beyond the course allowance are paid separately.
An AI-assisted editorial assessment of the school’s published information. This is separate from student feedback. We have not attended or inspected this school.
WHAT THE AVAILABLE FEEDBACK TELLS US
Student review evidence.
Riverside Google reviews via FlightSchools.aero evidence: Riverside students describe commercial, instrument, multiengine, and instructor training. They praise patient instructors and organized intensive courses; some report meeting their own time and budget plans. Those individual experiences span several years and should not be treated as current price promises, standard timelines, or independently verified completion statistics. Five Google-selected comments, cached July 31, 2026; this is not the complete profile or a representative student sample. Confirm current scheduling, total costs, and course completion expectations with recent students at this location.
4.8 / 527 reviews
This location
Google snapshot collected July 31, 2026; page checked October 23, 2026. Individual reviews may be older.
Source snapshot: 2026-07-31What reviewers appreciated
- Students praise patient instruction and organized intensive training. [1]
How to read this evidence
Five Google-selected comments, cached July 31, 2026; this is not the complete profile or a representative student sample.
Follow up with the school
- Can I speak with recent students who completed this course at this location?
- What are the current booking delays, instructor continuity arrangements, and typical total completion costs?
Read the review sources
- California Aviation Services Inc: Flight School in Riverside, CA Third-party source
Five Google-selected comments, cached July 31, 2026; this is not the complete profile or a representative student sample.
AI-assisted summary of the cited material. Public comments are individual experiences; the sample may be small, selective, or dated.
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Questions for California Aviation Services Inc.
- Which instrument and instructor courses are currently available in my chosen aircraft category?
- What aircraft will I use for each stage, including any complex or multi-engine training?
- Can you provide a current estimate replacing the older published course breakdown?
- Which tests, materials and additional flight hours are charged outside the package?
Sources & listing information.
School facts are compiled from the source material below. Imported record identifiers are retained for traceability and are not presented as proof of current certification.
- California Aviation Services Inc — ground and outside costs
- General 6 — California Aviation Services, Inc.
- California Aviation Services Inc — two commercial pathways
- Instrument — California Aviation Services, Inc.
- Source-record reference: checkrides.ioReference retained from the supplied spreadsheet; current content not rechecked for this import.
- faa.gov — Find a FacilityFAA pilot-school facility reference. Part 61 instruction is not a separate FAA school certification.
View source record references
2C1S069L
Part_141_Flight_School_Websites (1).csv; faaverifiedp141.xlsx