GET TO KNOW THE SCHOOL
A closer look.
Flying Academy publishes airplane training and information about the courses below. Its published options include discovery flight, private pilot, instrument rating, commercial pilot, flight instructor training, ground school, and instrument instructor training. School-wide aircraft information names Cessna 152, Cessna 172, Piper PA 28, and Piper Arrow. Programs and aircraft are published across the school website; confirm availability for the Van Nuys location.
- Discovery flight and Private pilot — published options
- Airplane training
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
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.
Flight instructor training
Training in teaching, lesson preparation and instructional flying. Ask which instructor qualification is included and how practice teaching is assessed.
Ground school
Study and knowledge preparation. Confirm the delivery format, included materials, instructor support and any separate flight-training requirement.
Instrument instructor training
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.
Aircraft & training scope
Aircraft categories: Airplane
Published aircraft models: Cessna 152, Cessna 172, Piper PA 28, Piper Arrow
Programs and aircraft are published across the school website; confirm availability for the Van Nuys location.
Training framework & verification
Part 61: Explicit in supplied source; not rechecked for this import. 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 61 describes training rules; it does not itself identify an FAA-certificated 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.
Flying Academy
Certificate XVES209KLocation designator 0109
Address as recorded: 7900 BALBOA BLVD, 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.
The published progression through additional certificates and ratings is relevant to students planning more than an initial private certificate. Compare each stage separately: required prerequisites, aircraft charges, ground instruction and progress checks can materially affect the total plan. The published aircraft models make equipment comparisons easier; ask which aircraft is assigned to your course and what backup is available. Confirm the campus before relying on a school-wide program or fleet description.
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.
Van Nuys school-selected testimonials: The provider's own site presents selected testimonials that explicitly name Van Nuys. They praise helpful staff and assistance during training. Independently returned results often concerned differently named schools or employment experiences, so they could not verify the same student accounts or establish a balanced local review sample. These are school-selected testimonials from indexed material, not independently collected or verified student reviews. Confirm current scheduling, total costs, and course completion expectations with recent students at this location.
How to read this evidence
These are school-selected testimonials from indexed material, not independently collected or verified student reviews.
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
- Flying Academy | Professional Pilot Training School-selected material · Search excerpt
These are school-selected testimonials from indexed material, not independently collected or verified student reviews.
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 Flying Academy.
- Which certificates and ratings are included in my training plan, and what prerequisites apply at each stage?
- Which of these courses and aircraft are actually available at the Van Nuys location?
- What does the written estimate include for aircraft, ground instruction, testing and additional practice?
- How is instructor-course practice teaching scheduled, and which instructor qualifications are covered?
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.
- Corona - Flying Academy Los Angeles | Professional Pilot Training Flying Academy Header
- Van Nuys - Flying Academy Los Angeles | Professional Pilot Training Flying Academy Header
- Fleet - Flying Academy Los Angeles Flying Academy Header
- Discovery Flight Van Nuys - Flying Academy Flying Academy Header
- FAA Courses - Flying Academy Los Angeles Flying Academy Header
- FAA Flight Instructor Course (CFI/CFII) - Flying Academy Los Angeles Flying Academy Header
- FAA Instrument Rating (IR) - Flying Academy Los Angeles Flying Academy Header
- FAA 0 to CPL Training Program - Flying Academy Los Angeles Flying Academy Header
- FAA Online Courses - Flying Academy Los Angeles Flying Academy Header
- Accelerated Flight Training - Flying Academy Los Angeles Flying Academy Header
- Source-record reference: checkrides.ioReference retained from the supplied spreadsheet; current content not rechecked for this import.
- Source-record reference: flyingacademy.comReference retained from the supplied spreadsheet; current content not rechecked for this import.
- Source-record reference: bestaviation.netReference retained from the supplied spreadsheet; current content not rechecked for this import.
- faa.gov — Pilot Schools InformationFAA guidance on certificated schools and other flight-training providers.
- faa.gov — Find a FacilityFAA pilot-school facility reference. Part 61 instruction is not a separate FAA school certification.
View source record references
XVES209K · P61-CB4D4EBBE4
Part_141_Flight_School_Websites (1).csv; Part_61_Flight_School_Websites (1).csv; faaverifiedp141.xlsx