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Accelerated Flight AcademyVan Nuys Airport · Los AngelesBook onlineOne-on-one flight training at Van Nuys Airport
Los Angeles flight school with one dedicated instructor.
Private Pilot, Instrument, Commercial, CFI, CFII and discovery flight training with Reza Sabzi, CFI/CFII, in a Piper Warrior II. Clear goals, direct feedback and consistent instruction from your first lesson through checkride preparation.
- CFI / CFIIDirect instruction
- PPL · IFR · CPLTraining paths
- VNYReal LA airspace
Aircraft + instructor$200–$249/hrExact rate confirmed before training
Student and guest feedback
Five-star experiences, from briefing to touchdown.
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“Beautiful airplane, Wonderful Instructor. Highly recommend this place.”
Ray SAugust 8, 2026Google · 5/5
“It was a wonderful flight. Our whole family really enjoyed it. A very skilled and capable pilot 🙏🏻”
Ahmet AkyolJune 24, 2026Your training path
From first lesson to advanced certification.
Choose the goal that matches where you are now. Every program is adapted to your experience, schedule and proficiency.
Start here
Private Pilot Certificate
Build the knowledge, judgment and aircraft-control skills to fly for personal travel and recreation.
FAA minimum: 40 flight hours under Part 61; many learners need more. Your plan is based on proficiency—not a rushed promise.
Explore Private Pilot Certificate →Fly with precision
Instrument Rating
Develop the procedures, scan discipline and decision-making needed to operate in the IFR system.
For certificated private pilots ready to become more capable, precise and weather-aware.
Explore Instrument Rating →Professional standard
Commercial Pilot
Refine your flying to commercial standards while building the aeronautical experience required for the certificate.
Designed for pilots preparing for professional flying or the next stage of advanced training.
Explore Commercial Pilot →Teach the next generation
Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)
Learn to turn your flying knowledge into clear, effective instruction.
Lesson planning, teaching practice, right-seat skills and practical-test preparation. Start with a review of your qualifications.
Explore Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) →Teach instrument flying
Instrument Instructor (CFII)
Develop the skills to teach instrument procedures, decision-making and IFR flying.
An individualized plan for instructor candidates, with ground teaching, scenario practice and flight preparation.
Explore Instrument Instructor (CFII) →A boutique training model
Continuity is the advantage.
Large schools sell fleet size. Accelerated Flight Academy is built around direct accountability: you train with the same instructor in the same aircraft, so each lesson starts from what you learned—not from a handoff.
- One instructor who knows your strengths and recurring weak points
- A lesson objective, briefing, flight and debrief—not just aircraft time
- Scheduling built for students who want consistent progress
- No package promise that ignores weather, proficiency or checkride readiness
Choosing a flight school in Los Angeles? Compare location, costs and the Van Nuys training options.
Straightforward pricing
Understand the cost before the propeller turns.
$249 for one flying participant, or $308 for one flying participant plus one guest. Approximately 60 minutes of flight time in a two-hour reservation, including briefing and debriefing.
Published range for the Piper Warrior II and flight instruction. Request a written quote for your program: the applicable rate, fuel inclusion, ground instruction and solo-aircraft charges are confirmed before you commit.
Build a realistic estimate around your goal and training frequency. Total cost depends on proficiency, frequency, weather and FAA requirements.
A sample lesson budget
For 1.3 hours of dual flight, the published combined rate gives a flight portion of $260–$323.70. Ground instruction and any other applicable charges are additional unless included in your written quote. This is an illustration, not a fixed lesson price.
Request an itemized estimate for your goalFAA minimum experience is an eligibility floor—not a guaranteed completion time. Most private-pilot applicants train beyond the 40-hour Part 61 minimum. Read the complete Los Angeles flight-school cost guide.
Your first month
A practical start to learning to fly.
A sample plan for a new private-pilot student. Choose recurring lesson times with Reza; availability, weather and your progress shape the final schedule.
Meet and make a plan
Discuss your goals, experience and budget. Take a discovery lesson if you wish, then agree on your next lessons and study plan.
Build the foundations
Practice preflight checks, aircraft control and radio communication, with a briefing and debrief for each lesson.
Develop consistency
Build on the previous lesson, practice assigned skills and prepare on the ground between flights.
Review your progress
Review what you have learned, update your budget and set the next training goals. Milestones follow proficiency.
Example: two lessons each week
Eight lessons over four weeks, each with 1.3 flight hours, total 10.4 flight hours. At the published $200–$249 combined hourly range, the flight portion is $2,080–$2,589.60. Ground instruction, equipment and outside fees are not included in this illustration. Any discovery lesson is budgeted separately.
Request your itemized estimate and confirm recurring times before committing. This is a planning example, not a package or a promise of solo readiness.
Plan my first monthDiscuss flight training
Tell Reza what you want to achieve.
Ask about Private Pilot, Instrument, Commercial, CFI or CFII training. Include your availability to arrange a 15-minute planning call and request a written estimate.
Reza teaches and flies during the day. For a time-sensitive question, call or text (310) 490-0402.
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Your training aircraft
Piper Warrior II.
A four-seat, low-wing PA-28-161 trainer with a familiar cockpit layout and a long history in flight training. Training consistently in one aircraft reduces unnecessary transition time and helps you build repeatable procedures.
- Aircraft
- Piper PA-28-161 Warrior II
- Registration
- N9172Y
- Training base
- Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
How training starts
A clear first week—not a sales maze.
- 01
Discuss your goal
Tell Reza whether you want to fly personally, add an instrument rating or prepare for professional flying.
- 02
Review your starting point
New pilots can begin with a discovery lesson. Current pilots review experience, logbook status and recent proficiency. See the returning-pilot plan.
- 03
Build your training plan
Set a realistic lesson frequency, identify prerequisites and understand what each phase requires.
- 04
Train to standards
Progress through briefings, flight lessons, ground study, stage goals and checkride preparation based on proficiency.
Los Angeles discovery flight
See available times and book online.
Choose one flying participant for $249, or bring one guest for $308 total. Your two-hour reservation includes briefing, approximately 60 minutes of flight instruction, and a post-flight discussion.
1 participant$249
View times & book 1 participant (opens in a new tab)One participant receiving hands-on flight instruction
2 people$308
View times & book 2 people (opens in a new tab)One flying participant + one guest
The two-person option includes one flying participant and one guest. Both weights are required before the flight, and guest carriage remains subject to aircraft weight-and-balance limits, weather, operating conditions, and the instructor’s final approval. This is a real introductory flight lesson—not sightseeing transportation.
Compare a discovery flight lesson with a Los Angeles air tour.
Train directly with your instructor
Reza Sabzi, CFI / CFII
From primary training through instrument instruction and checkride preparation, you receive consistent one-on-one guidance instead of being passed between instructors.
Talk about your training goals →
Common questions
What future pilots ask first.
How long does a Private Pilot Certificate take?
The FAA minimum under Part 61 is 40 flight hours, but the FAA notes that most people require more. Calendar time depends heavily on training frequency, weather, study preparation and proficiency. Consistent lessons usually reduce relearning. Read the complete Los Angeles private-pilot guide.
What does flight training cost?
The typical combined Piper Warrior II and instructor rate is $200–$249 per flight hour. Total certificate cost varies because students complete training when they meet FAA knowledge, experience and proficiency standards—not when a package clock expires.
Do I need experience before starting?
No experience is required for a discovery lesson or to begin private-pilot training. Instrument and commercial applicants need the appropriate existing certificate and aeronautical experience; Reza can review your logbook and starting point.
Do I need an FAA medical certificate?
You do not need a medical certificate simply to take a discovery lesson with an instructor. Most private-pilot students obtain an appropriate medical certificate before solo flight. Read the FAA medical guide for student pilots.
Why train at Van Nuys Airport?
Van Nuys places students in active, controlled Los Angeles airspace. With proper instruction, that environment builds radio discipline, situational awareness and confident airport operations from the beginning.
Can a discovery flight count toward training?
When conducted and logged as flight instruction by an authorized instructor, eligible discovery-lesson time may count toward pilot training. Your logbook entry and training path will be discussed after the lesson.
Ready to begin?
Book a discovery flight or build your training plan.
Discovery flights can now be scheduled and paid online. For ongoing flight training, call or text Reza to discuss your experience, schedule and aviation goal.