So you have read through the material and researched.
Finances are in place, a commitment for a few hours per
week for the training and studying has been made.
You have finally decided that it is time to get this started
and be a pilot.
How to start now? Easy.

Here are the different ways to take aim right now:

- Start with an introductory flight
Nothing will give you more insights and real world experience than actually piloting an aircraft under the safe guidance of a FAA certificated instructor pilot.
You can buy a one hour first flight lesson to get started right away.

- Make an appointment to talk to an instructor and find out first hand. Call (818) 769 1503, or you can email us here.

- Join our weekly classroom ground school sessions in Van Nuys. This class can be joined at any time! Click here for details.

- You could start by taking our online ground school, which is a great interactive audio-visual course that will give you a head-start on your flight training, and at the same time prepare you for your written (FAA knowledge) test. Sign up for the online ground school right here.

Foreign Students: Read this
LEARN TO FLY: Private Pilot Course
From 'zero time' to aviator
If flying an airplane is your dream, stop dreaming and start flying! Take that important first step and find out what it takes to make this dream come true.
IFR: Instrument Rating
Add on rating
The IFR rating is an add on rating to an existing pilot certificate. It removes the 'bad weather' and low visibility restrictions from your pilot certificate.
COM: Commercial Pilot Certificate
Ready to go to work?
A commercial pilot certificate is required to be able to fly for compensation. Flight Instructors, Banner-Tow, Agricultural Spraying and traffic watch are examples of commercial flying activity.
MEL: Multiengine Rating
Twin engine add on
To be able to fly aircraft with more than one engine, you need to add a multiengine rating to your existing pilot certificate.
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