GET TO KNOW THE SCHOOL
A closer look.
Corsair Aviation is a Cessna Pilot Center at Van Nuys Airport. Its published airplane course menu includes sport, private, instrument, commercial, multi-engine, CFI and CFII training. The program pairs an online Cessna ground-study curriculum with practical lessons and offers Redbird simulation. Named fleet aircraft include the Cessna 162 Skycatcher, Cessna 172S and T206H, plus an Aero Commander 500S twin. The school also provides rental and other aviation services, which should be distinguished from certificate instruction. Students can begin with a discovery flight in a Cessna 162 or 172 and discuss the syllabus and aircraft that match their goals.
Van Nuys Cessna center
The school identifies itself as a Cessna Pilot Center at Van Nuys Airport.
Integrated home study
The Part 61 program page describes an interactive home-study course coordinated with scenario-based flight training.
Fleet and simulation
The fleet page names Cessna 162, 172S and T206H aircraft, an Aero Commander 500S and a Redbird TD device.
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.
Sport pilot
A sport-pilot training path. Confirm the aircraft, course prerequisites and how this qualification fits your intended flying.
Private pilot
A private-pilot training path. Compare the aircraft used, ground-school arrangements and how lessons progress from initial skills to practical-test preparation.
Instrument rating
Training focused on instrument flying, procedures and planning. Compare aircraft and simulator use, scheduling and the preparation expected before flight lessons.
Commercial pilot
A commercial-pilot training option. Ask which aircraft category, prerequisites, experience-building flights and practical-test preparation are included.
Multi-engine rating
Training in multiengine aircraft. Confirm whether the course is an initial rating, an add-on or a transition, and which aircraft will be available.
Flight instructor
Training in teaching, lesson preparation and instructional flying. Ask which instructor qualification is included and how practice teaching is assessed.
Instrument flight instructor
Preparation for instrument-instruction responsibilities. Confirm the required existing instructor qualification and whether simulator work is part of the course.
Online ground school
Study and knowledge preparation. Confirm the delivery format, included materials, instructor support and any separate flight-training requirement.
Simulator training
Practice using a training device. Ask which device is used, whether an instructor is included and how the sessions support your particular course.
Aircraft & training scope
Aircraft categories: Airplane
Published aircraft models: Cessna 162, Cessna 172S, Cessna T206H, Aero Commander 500S
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.
CORSAIR AVIATION LLC
Certificate 60RS391LLocation designator 60RS
Address as recorded: 7900 BALBOA BLVD., SUITE E209A, VAN NUYS, CA 91406
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.
Corsair’s Cessna curriculum, named fleet and home-study component give students a concrete training system to evaluate. A pilot interested in modern avionics can also compare the differences between the Skycatcher, Skyhawk and more advanced aircraft. Ask how the online modules are coordinated with instructor-led ground work and which training path applies to the chosen certificate. The published fleet contains several missions, so do not assume every aircraft is available for a beginner’s course or unrestricted rental.
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.
An indexed Reddit discussion includes a writer identifying Corsair as the school where they completed private, instrument and commercial training. The full comment was not reliably accessible, so its reasoning, date context and qualifications could not be assessed well enough for a training-quality summary. This evidence is too narrow to establish a campus-wide student consensus or typical training outcomes. The limitation concerns what could be verified in accessible sources. Ask for recent references from students pursuing the same certificate at the Van Nuys location, together with a written explanation of scheduling and costs.
How to read this evidence
Indexed reference to completed training without a fully readable supporting narrative.
Follow up with the school
- Can I speak with recent students who completed my intended training at the Van Nuys location?
- What did those students actually pay, and how often could they complete lessons?
Read the review sources
- Good discovery flight recommendations in Van Nuys, CA? Third-party source · Search excerpt
Individual comments or platform listing; scope and access limits are described in the summary.
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 Corsair Aviation LLC.
- Which training path and aircraft fit my certificate and eligibility?
- How do the online Cessna lessons align with instructor ground sessions?
- Which aircraft is used for the multi-engine rating and what are its checkout prerequisites?
- What device credit and rental access are available after completing the course?
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.
- Corsair Aviation LLC — van nuys cessna center
- Cessna 162 Discovery Flight | Corsair Aviation
- Cessna 172 Discovery Flight | Corsair Aviation
- Cessna Flight Training System | Corsair Aviation
- Corsair Aviation LLC — integrated home study
- FAA Pilot Training Courses (Part 61) - Private Pilot Certificate | Cessna Pilot Center | Van Nuys Airport (KVNY) | Corsair Aviation - Los Angeles, CA
- FAA Pilot Training Courses (Part 61) - Instrument Rating | Cessna Pilot Center | Van Nuys Airport (KVNY) | Corsair Aviation - Los Angeles, CA
- FAA Pilot Training Courses (Part 61) - Commercial Pilot Certificate | Cessna Pilot Center | Van Nuys Airport (KVNY) | Corsair Aviation - Los Angeles, CA
- FAA Pilot Training Courses (Part 61) - Multi-Engine Rating | Cessna Pilot Center | Van Nuys Airport (KVNY) | Corsair Aviation - Los Angeles, CA
- FAA Pilot Training Courses (Part 61) - Certified Flight Instructor CFI | Cessna Pilot Center | Van Nuys Airport (KVNY) | Corsair Aviation - Los Angeles, CA
- FAA Pilot Training Courses (Part 61) - Certified Flight Instructor Instrument CFII | Cessna Pilot Center | Van Nuys Airport (KVNY) | Corsair Aviation - Los Angeles, CA
- Corsair Aviation LLC — fleet and simulation
- 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
60RS391L
Part_141_Flight_School_Websites (1).csv; faaverifiedp141.xlsx