Compare current introductory-flight offers, the two-flight new-student rate, and the separate hourly aircraft and instructor charges.
Offers and current hourly rates
Start with a discovery flight or a first lesson
The offers below show the Discovery Flight price and coupon, plus the instructor rate for a new student’s first two flights. Aircraft rental varies by aircraft and payment method; confirm availability and details when you book.
Start with the hourly rate
Aircraft + instruction are separate line items
Flight instruction is listed at $35 per hour. Aircraft rental at our Van Nuys Airport facility is calculated based on the specific tail number chosen and your selected payment method. Your overall training financial requirements will depend on several variables, including your documented previous experience, the specific aircraft model selected, the frequency of your scheduled lessons, your personal proficiency, potential weather-related delays, third-party examiner fees, and the flight time necessary for the final practical examination.
Use the published hourly rates to build a personal estimate rather than relying on old bundled-flight promotions or a universal completion-hour claim.
With one passenger: $249.99. Ask whether the coupon applies to passenger bookings.
The flight includes a pre-flight briefing, flight time confirmed when you schedule, and a post-flight debrief. Call to confirm availability and mention the coupon when booking.
NEW STUDENT
First 2 Flights Special
Includes any hours flown in those 2 flights
Aircraft Rental (Wet rental)
From $130/hr cash/checkCard rates vary by aircraft
Instructor Rate
$25/hr
Combined Dual (First 2 Flights)From $155/hr
For a new student’s first two scheduled flights. The hourly rate applies to all hours flown during those sessions. Confirm availability and payment details when booking.
Standard Rates
Our Pricing — Clear and Upfront
At American Aviation Sales & Services Inc., aircraft rental is strictly priced according to the tail number and the chosen method of payment. Flight instruction is billed as a separate line item to ensure accuracy, and additional costs will naturally vary depending on your specific certificate objectives, existing flight experience, and the comprehensive plan developed for your upcoming FAA practical test.
Fleet Rates
Wet rental, listed per aircraft; confirm billing terms directly
Aircraft Rental (Wet rental)From $130/hr
Instructor
$35/hr
Combined Dual (Aircraft + Instructor)From $165/hr
The complete 11-aircraft table lists cash/check and card rates separately. Use each tail's rate instead of a single fleet-wide range; instruction starts at $35/hr.
View the full pricing breakdown including checkride fees, student equipment, and program estimates on our Pricing page.
Read the full hourly cost
Compare a training estimate line by line
A reliable budgetary estimate should clearly delineate between aircraft rental charges and flight instruction fees. To prepare your plan, begin by selecting the published rate for your chosen aircraft, add the designated instruction rate for dual-flight lessons, and carefully note any auxiliary expenses that fall outside of these hourly rates, such as ground training or local landing fees.
Items that commonly change a training budget
The total duration of your flight training program is influenced by numerous factors, including your prior logged experience, the consistency of your study preparation, your weekly lesson frequency, potential weather cancellations, local aircraft availability, and your overall rate of skill proficiency. It is important to understand that FAA regulatory minimums represent only the baseline eligibility threshold for certification, rather than a guaranteed or individualized forecast for completion.
When planning for your final practical-test, remember that expenses often include the independent examiner's fee and the rental cost for the aircraft utilized during the flight. Examiner fees are determined independently of the school, and scheduling is contingent upon the examiner's availability, your meeting of all regulatory eligibility requirements, favorable weather conditions, and your demonstrated readiness. Always confirm which of these components are included in any provided estimate.
To obtain a tailored personal estimate for training at American Aviation Sales & Services Inc., clearly identify your target certificate or rating, examine our current fleet table, disclose your total prior flight experience, and ask specific questions regarding required equipment, preparation for FAA knowledge tests, anticipated examiner fees, and aircraft rental for your checkride. This process ensures all assumptions are visible and helps you accurately compare different training paths.
Aircraft
Choose a tail number, then check its payment-method rate.
Instruction
Add the instructor rate for each dual flight hour.
Other requirements
Ask about equipment, DPE fees, and practical-test aircraft time.
Ask About Current Availability
Call or text to ask whether an introductory flight is currently available, or request a flight-training estimate based on your experience and goals.
