Training Fleet
Train in a well-maintained fleet of Cessna and Piper aircraft at Van Nuys Airport, equipped for both primary and advanced IFR training.
Aircraft & Hourly Rates
All aircraft rates are wet (fuel included). Add our $35/hr instructor rate for dual instruction.
Cessna 152
Avionics & Equipment
- GMA 345 Audio Panel
- GNS 430W GPS / COM 1
- KX 155 COM 2
- GTX 335 Transponder
Cash or check (wet)
$130/hr
Credit card (wet)
$135/hr
With instructor (cash)
$165/hr
Piper PA-44 Seminole
Avionics & Equipment
- Garmin 530 GPS / NAV / COM
- GMA 345 Audio Panel
- Aspen Evolution ES
- Garmin GTX 327 Transponder
Cash or check (wet)
$360/hr
Credit card (wet)
$373/hr
With instructor (cash)
$395/hr
Cessna 172S Skyhawk
Avionics & Equipment
- KLN94 Color GPS
- Dual KX155 NAV/COM
- KMA26 Audio Panel
- KAP140 Autopilot
- Leather Seats
Cash or check (wet)
$175/hr
Credit card (wet)
$182/hr
With instructor (cash)
$210/hr
Cessna 172S Skyhawk
Avionics & Equipment
- Dual Garmin 430 GPS
- NAV/COM
- Moving Maps
- GMA340 Audio Panel
- Garmin GTX327 Transponder
Cash or check (wet)
$175/hr
Credit card (wet)
$182/hr
With instructor (cash)
$210/hr
Piper PA-28-161 Warrior II
Avionics & Equipment
- Dual NAV/COM
- Garmin SL-30
- ADS-B
- Garmin GTX335 Transponder
- Garmin Audio Panel
Cash or check (wet)
$175/hr
Credit card (wet)
$182/hr
With instructor (cash)
$210/hr
Cessna 172P Skyhawk
Avionics & Equipment
- Dual Garmin 430 GPS
- NAV/COM
- Moving Maps
- Garmin GTX330 Transponder
Cash or check (wet)
$170/hr
Credit card (wet)
$177/hr
With instructor (cash)
$205/hr
Cessna 172N Skyhawk
Avionics & Equipment
- Dual NAV/COM
- GPS
- DME
- Transponder
- Intercom
Cash or check (wet)
$155/hr
Credit card (wet)
$160/hr
With instructor (cash)
$190/hr
Aircraft availability and equipment can change with maintenance schedules. Confirm the aircraft and rate when you book.
Why train in a Piper Seminole?
The Seminole is a widely used multi-engine trainer. Its counter-rotating propellers eliminate the conventional critical engine: neither engine’s failure creates the greater adverse handling effect associated with a critical engine on a conventional same-direction twin.
This makes engine-out handling more symmetrical and can simplify learning multi-engine procedures. Students can focus on directional control, engine identification, checklists, and performance management in a familiar training platform.
It does not eliminate asymmetric thrust, minimum control speed (Vmc), or the loss of climb performance after an engine failure. Aircraft-specific POH limits, loading, density altitude and pilot proficiency remain essential.
Seminole: $360/hr cash/check or $373/hr credit card, plus $35/hr instruction — $395/hr or $408/hr combined.
Explore multi-engine trainingPerformance & Specifications
Reference standardized airspeed and performance figures for the fleet.
V-Speeds — Cessna 172S Skyhawk
Performance Figures
Cruise Speed
~124 KTAS
Useful Load
~878 lb
Range
~640 nm
Important Notice
These figures are standard POH references for the aircraft type. Always refer to the specific POH carried in the individual aircraft for operational decisions, exact weight and balance data, and updated performance metrics.