Respect and patience
Good instruction makes room for questions, repetition and different learning speeds. Students deserve direct explanations and a learning relationship built on mutual respect.
Flight instructors · KVNY
High-quality instruction, built on a passion for flying.
American Aviation aims to earn a top-rated reputation through patient, high-quality instruction—not a label alone. The school's instructors bring decades of aviation experience and a genuine passion for flying, sharing it while helping students become capable pilots, whether the goal is weekend flying or a professional career.
From $35 / hourCall 818-231-1036
Experience put to work
The school's instructors bring decades of aviation experience. Their role is to connect textbook knowledge to real cockpit decisions, local airport operations and each student's current proficiency.
Responsibility before shortcuts
A flight instructor's work includes preparation, clear standards, honest progress feedback and care for a student's development—not merely logging flight time.
Student progress
Prepared, not hurried.
The school reports that 90% of its students pass their checkride on the first attempt. This is a school-reported result, not a promise or guarantee of any individual's outcome. Readiness depends on the student, the certificate or rating, consistent practice, instructor evaluation and the examiner's assessment.
A responsible recommendation to test follows demonstrated proficiency and preparation. A pass rate can provide context, but it cannot replace a conversation about how a specific training plan works or what it will take for an individual student to be ready.
What to expect from an instructor
- A conversation about your experience, schedule and reason for learning to fly.
- Lessons that connect ground knowledge, flight skills and aeronautical decision-making.
- Specific feedback on what is going well and what to practice next.
- A respectful pace, with safety and proficiency taking priority over a fixed timeline.
- A clear discussion of aircraft rental, instructor charges and third-party costs.
School-reported California rate comparison
American Aviation describes its $35 instructor rate as the lowest in California. The school's comparison uses an assumed market range of $50–$110 per hour; against that stated baseline, $35 is approximately 30%–68% lower. This is a school-reported comparison, not an independently surveyed statewide rate study, so it should not be read as a verified statewide ranking. Confirm the current rate and any applicable terms directly.
Tell us what you want to learn.
Private, sport, instrument, commercial, multi-engine, CFI and airline-path conversations start with your goals and experience.