Flying Academy Los Angeles Van Nuys — Attraction in Los Angeles

Leo one of the owners I would dare to say demonstrated levels of bias, prejudices or dislike possibly to people of color. By how dismissive he was when we tried have a polite conversation on why the prices were not consistent. His tone let us know there was a dislike even BEFORE we spoke to him.

When we tried to complain about why their instructors were all charging DIFFERENT prices he quickly avoided became VERY passive aggressive 😳 and would only speak once over the phone and then everything else via text. After the text conversation he then CANCELED ALL of the lessons behind our back without saying anything!!!

We came to find out that ALL Active Pilot instructors are ALL CONTRACTORS and so they all charge DIFFERENTLY. This was told to us by their own staff!! Beware of this and as you WILL lose a lot of money because of this.

It was a number of his own staff that all confirmed that we were NOT the first to complain and that sadly there have been many others who have also complained about their pricing!!!

Sadly Active isn’t professional when it comes to customer care and it’s clear you shouldn’t ask too many questions around their non transparent pricing! They will tell you one thing when you start and charge you something else.

Be careful also of all the additional costs and ALOT of information the don’t tell you as part of starting! I even had to coach their manager on best practices for a business!

AVOID ACTIVE PILOT it’s a complete RIP OFF and they will waste a lot of your time and charge you for it!

It’s a shame because we had high hopes but sadly we found out the hard way don’t learn to fly with a company that only has CONTRACTORS as instructors find a school Where the instructors are employed there.

AVOID ACTIVE PILOT it’s a complete RIP OFF and they will waste a lot of your time and charge you for it!

It’s a shame because we had high hopes but sadly we found out the hard way don’t learn to fly with a company that only has CONTRACTORS as instructors find a school Where the instructors are...

Extremely Disappointed with My Experience – Overall, this school is a waste of money. If you’re serious about flight training and want to be well-prepared for your certification, do yourself a favor and look elsewhere. Would Not Recommend I had a terrible experience at this flight school, and I deeply regret spending my time and money there. The lack of organization is unbelievable. There’s no clear system in place for student progress, and everything feels chaotic. The only one instructor in the whole school and he is in the twilight zone, outdated in terms of education, and not at all equipped to properly teach or prepare students for their written tests or check rides. The staff is equally unprofessional and dealing with them it’s nightmare. They seem completely disorganized, and there was no guidance or support. I had no idea how to properly apply for my student pilot certificate, and no one seemed to know the process. As a woman, I also felt extremely uncomfortable sitting next to the instructor during lessons. The atmosphere was not professional, which made the whole...

I had an unforgettable adventure with Flying Academy in Van Nuys. The stunning landscape of California, from towering mountains to endless sandy beaches, coupled with its numerous airports and rich aviation history, made for a truly exhilarating experience. The school's atmosphere was both professional and friendly, with supportive staff and stylish modern offices. The aircraft were well-equipped and meticulously maintained. The experienced instructors were able to teach me new skills, such as mountain flying and additional aircraft types options. I highly recommend Flying Academy in Van Nuys to anyone who wants to live...