Training review
Review your certificates, ratings, logbook and teaching experience to identify the right starting point.
Accelerated Flight AcademyVan Nuys Airport · Los AngelesCall (310) 490-0402CFI training · Van Nuys
Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)
Learn to explain, demonstrate and teach safe flying through one-on-one instructor preparation at Van Nuys Airport.
The objective
Build the teaching judgment, lesson plans and practical skills needed to prepare for an initial airplane flight-instructor practical test.
Training roadmap
What you will work through.
Ground teaching
Build and present lesson plans, practice clear explanations and learn to assess student understanding.
Flight instruction skills
Develop right-seat demonstrations, error recognition and effective in-flight explanations.
Practical-test preparation
Practice teaching scenarios and review knowledge, risk management and flight skills against the applicable FAA standards.
Eligibility and experience
Know the standards before you budget.
FAA minimums establish eligibility for a practical test. Completion time and total cost still depend on proficiency, preparation, weather and lesson frequency.
- Begin with a review of your existing pilot certificates, ratings and documented experience.
- The applicable eligibility, knowledge tests, endorsements and practical-test requirements are confirmed for your individual path.
- Confirm the training instructor’s qualifications and any aircraft or equipment arrangements for your specific course before enrollment.
Training rate
Individual training estimate
Request an itemized quote for instructor training, ground teaching sessions and flight preparation. Aircraft suitability, instructor eligibility and any additional arrangements are reviewed before enrollment. Total program cost depends on your starting point, proficiency, preparation, weather and lesson frequency.
Piper Warrior II · Van Nuys Airport
Your training package options.
One-on-one training with Reza Sabzi, CFI/CFII. Every flight hour listed is in the Piper Warrior II. Dual instruction is part of the aircraft-hour total; ground instruction is counted separately.
CFI + CFII Preparation
$15,400- 30 aircraft hours shared across CFI and CFII preparation
- 50 hours ground instruction and teaching practice
- Piper Warrior II aircraft time and fuel included
One combined package for both instructor ratings. Any required spin training in a suitable outside aircraft is separate.
Discuss this packageProgram detailsWhat the package price covers
The price covers the listed aircraft hours, fuel, dual instruction and ground instruction. Solo flights require instructor authorization and applicable aircraft-use eligibility. A package buys a defined training block; certification depends on meeting FAA experience and proficiency standards.
FAA medical examinations, knowledge tests, examiner and checkride fees, books, charts, headsets, additional flight or ground hours, and outside aircraft or training arrangements are separate. Review your logbook, schedule, eligibility, extra-hour rates and written payment and cancellation terms with Reza before enrollment.
Compare all packages and current discovery-flight pricesProgram questions
Plan with the facts.
How long does instructor training take?
Your starting knowledge, teaching preparation, proficiency and weekly availability determine the plan. Completion dates and checkride results are not guaranteed.
What does the program cost?
The combined CFI and CFII preparation package is $15,400 for 30 Piper Warrior II flight hours and 50 hours of ground teaching preparation, shared across both ratings. Additional hours, outside spin training, testing and examiner fees are separate. Review your qualifications with Reza before enrollment.
Planning guides
Build a realistic training plan.
Flight training in Los Angeles
Find your next step at Van Nuys Airport.
Accelerated Flight Academy offers direct instruction with Reza Sabzi, CFI/CFII. All flight lessons depart from Van Nuys; discuss your experience and prerequisites before choosing a program.
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CFI Training
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CFII Training
Prepare to teach instrument procedures through ground lessons and IFR scenarios.
Discovery Flights
Try a hands-on introductory lesson: $259 for one flying participant, or $309 with one guest age 15 or older. One child under 15 accompanies a paying adult for free.
Talk with your instructor
Review your goal, logbook and schedule with Reza.
No call center and no enrollment pressure. Get a direct answer from the CFI/CFII who will train with you.