Independent CFI / CFII at Van Nuys AirportInstruction from $70/hr
(213) 787-7175Training aircraft · Van Nuys Airport
Choose the right airplane for your training mission.
Cessna and Piper training aircraft available through a partner school at Van Nuys, including G1000 and conventional-panel options.
Cessna 172S G1000
Cessna 172N
Piper Cherokee 180
Wet rental rates
Quick answer
Students do not need to own an airplane. Robbie can help coordinate access to Cessna and Piper rental aircraft through a separate provider at Van Nuys, or provide instruction in a suitable owner-provided aircraft. Rental rates and availability are separate from instruction and should be confirmed before scheduling.
Cessna 172S G1000
A 180-horsepower, IFR-equipped technically advanced aircraft suited to private, instrument, and commercial training. Current rate: $180 per hour wet or $170 per hour with a ten-hour block.
Cessna 172N
A cost-effective 160-horsepower training platform with conventional instruments and Garmin 430 navigation. Suitable aircraft are available for VFR and IFR training. Current rate: $160 per hour wet or $150 per hour with a ten-hour block.
Piper Cherokee 180
A stable 180-horsepower conventional-panel aircraft available for VFR training. Current rate: $160 per hour wet or $150 per hour with a ten-hour block.
Aircraft-owner instruction
Training is also available in a suitable owner-provided aircraft. An owner-aircraft plan begins with the exact make, model, avionics, operating documents, maintenance status, insurance requirements, and the missions you intend to fly.
Transition and proficiency work should address the installed equipment and failure modes rather than assuming all G1000, GPS, autopilot, or upgraded-panel installations operate identically.
A conversation is the first step
Find the right aircraft and training plan.
Tell Robbie what you want to fly and when you can train. He will follow up about suitable aircraft, current availability, rental rates, and instruction.
Request a free training consultation
Helpful guides
Resources for aircraft owners and avionics transitions
Choose a panel for the flying you expect to do, then train normal workflows, automation, and failures in the exact installation.
A practical comparison for students, renters, instrument pilots, and aircraft owners.
Read the guide →IFR Currency vs Proficiency vs an IPCHow a new aircraft or avionics transition changes the proficiency question even when you are current.
Read the guide →What Instrument Training Is Like in Los AngelesHow panel management, ATC, and workload come together in real lessons from Van Nuys.
Read the guide →Frequently asked questions
Know before you schedule.
Are aircraft rates separate from instruction?
Yes. Robbie's flight and ground instruction rate is $70 per hour. Aircraft rental is billed separately by the aircraft provider.
Are the aircraft rates wet?
Yes. The listed rates include fuel, but rates and availability can change and should be confirmed before scheduling.
Can I train in my own airplane?
Yes. Training in an appropriate owner-provided aircraft is welcomed and often provides the most directly useful experience.