Finding a qualified, experienced flight instructor in Van Nuys can be a challenge. our instructors, CFI/CFII, is the primary instructor at Accelerated Flight School and has been teaching since the early 2000s. He provides direct, personal instruction to every student — no front desk, no scheduling intermediary.
our instructors holds both CFI (Certified Flight Instructor) and CFII (Certified Flight Instructor – Instrument) certificates. This means he can teach everything from your first Discovery Flight through your instrument rating and commercial pilot certificate. His instructor rate is $50/hr, and combined with $200/hr wet aircraft, the dual rate is 250/hr.
Students who work with our instructors consistently note the directness of his instruction. Lesson objectives are clear before every flight, debriefs are honest, and progress is explained at every stage. If you are struggling with a maneuver, you know why and what to do about it. If you are ready for the next phase, you are told — without delay.
What Direct Instructor Access Means Day to Day
Working with a single, consistent instructor changes the texture of your training. There is no front desk to route your questions and no rotating roster of CFIs who each want to re-fly the last lesson to see where you are. You text 323-332-0585 to schedule, you fly with the same person every time, and your progress carries cleanly from one lesson to the next.
That continuity is one of the quiet reasons students finish in fewer hours. Your instructor remembers exactly what you worked on last week, knows which maneuver still needs attention, and can pick up precisely where you left off instead of spending paid time re-assessing.
Every flight is bracketed by a clear briefing and an honest debrief, so you always know the objective before you start the engine and exactly how you did afterward. Instruction is $50/hr, and combined with N9172Y at $200/hr wet the dual rate is $250/hr. Call or text 323-332-0585 to set up your first lesson.
Why Train at Van Nuys Airport (KVNY)?
Van Nuys Airport is one of the busiest general aviation airports in the United States — and one of the best environments to earn a pilot certificate.
Active Controlled Airport
KVNY has a live tower, ILS approaches, and year-round high-traffic conditions. You learn real-world radio communication from lesson one.
Real Los Angeles Airspace
Training here means working with Burbank Class C, LA Class B, and diverse terminal area procedures — preparation for flying anywhere in the country.
Consistent Training Weather
The San Fernando Valley's inland location provides consistent VFR training conditions, particularly compared to coastal marine-layer airports.
Cross-Country Route Variety
From KVNY you can fly cross-country to Santa Barbara, Camarillo, Bakersfield, Big Bear, Brackett, Long Beach, and beyond — building real navigation skills.
General Aviation Focused
No commercial airline traffic competing for runway time. KVNY is a dedicated GA airport built around pilots like you.
Checkride Access
FAA Designated Pilot Examiners (DPEs) are available in the Van Nuys area for all certificates and ratings.
Training Programs at Accelerated Flight School
From your first discovery flight through your commercial certificate and flight instructor rating — all based at Van Nuys Airport.
How We Approach Your Training
Accelerated Flight School is built around a straightforward principle: efficient, structured training that respects your time, your money, and your goals.
ACS-Based from Day One
Every lesson objective maps directly to the FAA's Airman Certification Standards — the exact document your checkride examiner will use. No filler flights.
Checkride-Focused Preparation
You are never wondering when you will be ready. Your instructor tracks your progress against checkride standards and gives you a clear picture at every stage.
Instructor Accountability
Your instructor debriefs every flight with specific observations. What you did well, what needs work, and exactly what your next lesson will address.
Pay-As-You-Fly
No large training loans required. No large prepaid blocks. You schedule and pay per lesson, keeping your investment proportional to your progress at all times.
Student-First Instruction
No runaround, no scripted upsell sequences, no inflated hours. Our instructors teach because they believe in the mission of aviation training done right.
No Pressure on Pace
Train twice a week or twice a month — your schedule, your pace. The instruction quality does not change based on how fast you progress through the program.