HOW MUCH DOES A PILOT’S LICENSE COST?

When researching a flight school or flight academy in California, it is important to research how much does a pilot’s license cost. The cost of a license can depend on the aircraft and flight instructor rental rates. ActivePILOT offers the best combination of aircraft rental and flight instructor rates in California. For a complete cost breakdown of what it should cost you to obtain your private pilot license, instrument rating, commercial pilot license, multi-engine rating, CFI, CFII, and MEI ratings click the button below.

Pricing

Curious about our program pricing? click the box to download our 2025 pricing sheet.

Aircraft Rental

We offer competitive aircraft rental rates, getting you a license quicker, cheaper and safer.

Financing

At ActivePILOT we have partnered with Stratus Financial to offer exclusive financing terms

Book a Tour

We offer aspiring or interested students free tours of the flight academy facility and airplanes.

LEARN TO FLY VAN NUYS/LOS ANGELES AIRPORT

We offer a wide range of programs and workshops to help every pilot achieve their goals. We offer the following flight training lessons at our Los Angeles location. Start your pilots license in California today. (click the links below for information on our specific programs):

  • Private Pilot License

    • After accumulating about 40-70 hours of flight time, which includes at least 20 hours of flight training with a certified flight instructor and 10 hours of solo flight, you can qualify for a private pilot license (PPL). This license allows you to fly small aircraft! Take your family and friends flying!

  • Instrument Rating Lessons

    • Adding an instrument rating to your private pilot license is crucial for flying with reduced visibility (in clouds or heavy fog) while adhering to strict instrument fight rules (IFR). This rating increases your versatility and safety as a pilot. Increase your piloting skill with a necessary and essential rating.

  • Commercial Pilot Lessons

    • A commercial pilot license (CPL) allows you to be compensated for flying. It requires at least 250 total flight hours, including time spent flying at night, cross-country, and solo. Jobs available for low time commercial pilots include: Pipeline Patrol, Traffic Watch, Aerial Survey, and Aircraft Ferrying.

  • Certified Flight Instructor Course

    • Adding a Certified Flight Instructor Rating to your Commercial Pilot License is crucial for building a wealth of knowledge, while improving your Crew Resource Management skills on the flight deck. Teaching other aspiring pilots how to fly is one of the most rewarding experiences.

  • Multi-Engine Flying Lessons

    • Adding a Multi-Engine Rating to your Commercial Pilot License is crucial for flying for corporate aviation or the airlines. At this point you will be a master of your aircraft being able to control larger airplanes with multiple engines. This rating increases your versatility and safety as a pilot.

  • EASA to FAA License Conversion

    • Are you a European pilot trying to covert your EASA Pilots License to FAA Pilot License? We have a step by step guide to help facilitate your training and application with the FAA. Click below to learn more.

  • TSA Flight Training

    • Are you looking to complete flight training in the United States but you aren’t sure how to approach it? We have a step by step guide to help facilitate your TSA application and flight training..