Van Nuys Airport · KVNY

Our Fleet

A modern, well‑maintained fleet of Piper Archers — a 2023 Archer LX with full Garmin G1000 NXi glass and two IFR‑equipped Archer IIIs — plus an FAA‑approved CRX MAX simulator. Built for every step from your first Discovery Flight to your Commercial check ride.

Glass + Analog

Cockpit Variety

AATD Sim

FAA Approved

KVNY

Home Base

A/C Equipped

Every Cabin

GPS Equipped

Every Panel
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2023 Piper Archer LX

The flagship of the fleet. Brand-new from Vero Beach with full Garmin G1000 NXi glass, GFC 700 autopilot, leather interior, and factory air conditioning — the same flight deck you’ll find in regional turboprops and King Airs. Train on glass from day one.

180 hp

Lycoming O‑360

128 ktas

Max Cruise

522 nm

Max Range

14,100 ft

Service Ceiling

4 Seats

Side‑by‑Side

G1000 NXi

Garmin Glass

Avionics — Garmin G1000 NXi Suite

  • Dual GIA 64W NAV / COM / WAAS GPS
  • GFC 700 digital autopilot with flight director
  • GSU 75 ADAHRS (attitude / heading / air data)
  • GMA 1360 digital audio panel
  • GTX 345R ADS-B In / Out transponder
  • Garmin G5 electronic standby instrument
  • FliteCharts & SafeTaxi airport diagrams

Interior & Equipment

  • Dark tan leather seats with USB charging
  • Piper factory air conditioning
  • CO detector & dual Hobbs meters
  • LED exterior lighting · wheel fairings
  • Sensenich propeller with polished spinner
  • 2-year Piper / Garmin / Lycoming factory warranties
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2001 Piper Archer III

A clean, well-kept Archer III on the steam-gauge side of the house. Same 180-hp Lycoming and forgiving Hershey-bar wing as the Archer LX — perfect for primary training and for student pilots who want to learn the analog instruments first.

180 hp

Lycoming O‑360

125 kts

Max Cruise

640 nm

Range

2,550 lb

Max Takeoff Wt.

4 Seats

Side‑by‑Side

Analog

Six-Pack Panel

Avionics

  • Garmin GNS 430W WAAS GPS / NAV / COM (color moving-map)
  • Garmin GMA 340 audio panel with intercom
  • Garmin GTX 345 ADS-B In / Out transponder
  • Garmin GI 106A GPS / VOR / LOC / GS indicator
  • Standard six-pack: AI · ALT · ASI · TC · DG · VSI

Equipment

  • Factory air conditioning
  • Heated pitot tube
  • Wingtip strobes & landing lights
  • 4-place intercom
  • Dual toe brakes
  • 2-blade Sensenich propeller
  • Maintained on a continuous inspection schedule
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2001 Piper Archer III

Our IFR workhorse. Twin Garmin GNS 430W WAAS navigators, S-TEC System 55X autopilot with altitude pre‑select, a Stormscope, and factory air conditioning — purpose‑built for serious instrument training and cross-country IFR flying.

180 hp

Lycoming O‑360

125 kts

Max Cruise

756 lb

Useful Load

S‑TEC

Autopilot

Dual

GNS 430W WAAS

Factory

Air Conditioning

Avionics

  • Dual Garmin GNS 430W WAAS GPS / NAV / COM
  • S-TEC System 55X autopilot with altitude pre-select
  • Garmin GTX 345 ADS-B In / Out transponder
  • Garmin GMA 340 audio panel with 4-place intercom
  • BFGoodrich WX-500 Stormscope (lightning detection)
  • Dual Garmin GI 106A GPS / VOR / LOC / GS indicators

Equipment

  • Factory air conditioning
  • Electric standby vacuum system
  • Heated pitot tube
  • Wingtip strobes & landing lights
  • Dual toe brakes with control wheel steering
  • 2-blade Sensenich propeller
Coming Soon

2003 Piper Archer III

Joining the fleet. A 2003 Piper Archer III currently in transition — full details, tail number, and photos publish as soon as the airplane is ready to fly.

180 hp

Lycoming O‑360

125 kts

Max Cruise

640 nm

Range

2,550 lb

Max Takeoff Wt.

4 Seats

Side‑by‑Side

TBA

Avionics Package

Avionics

Full avionics list, equipment details, and photos publish when this airplane enters service at KVNY. Maintenance standards and aircraft condition match the rest of the fleet.

YOUR MULTI

Tecnam P2006T

Joining the fleet — our multi‑engine trainer. The Tecnam P2006T is a modern all‑metal light twin powered by two Rotax 912 S3 engines: fuel‑efficient, easy on the wallet, and the cleanest path from your Commercial single to a multi‑engine rating. Full configuration and photos publish once the airplane enters service at KVNY.

2 × 100 hp

Rotax 912 S3

135 ktas

Max Cruise

669 nm

Range

2,712 lb

Max Takeoff Wt.

4 Seats

Multi‑Engine

TBA

Avionics Package

Full avionics list, equipment details, and photos publish when this airplane enters service at KVNY. Maintenance standards and aircraft condition match the rest of the fleet.

Training Device · FAA Approved AATD

PFC CRX MAX Simulator

An FAA-approved Advanced Aviation Training Device from Precision Flight Controls. Log instrument time, drill approach plates, practice partial-panel and crosswind landings, and stay current — without burning AvGas. Configured to mirror our Piper Archer fleet.

AATD

FAA Approved

Archer

Aircraft Profile

IFR

Procedures & Approaches

Wrap

Visual Display

Garmin

Avionics Simulation

Dual

Yoke Controls
  • Instrument rating training — hold entries, approaches, partial panel
  • Recurrent IPC (Instrument Proficiency Check) preparation
  • Emergency procedure drills you don't want to practice in the airplane
  • Crosswind landing technique in any wind condition you want
  • Cross-country planning & rehearsal before the real flight
  • Stage check & check ride preparation
Trusted Since 1997

Why Train With Us

Since 1997
Trusted Since 1997

Nearly three decades training professional pilots in Southern California’s busiest GA airspace — a trusted flight school built on aircraft quality and proven instruction.

Career CFIs
Instructor Retention

Our CFIs stay for years — not seasons. You’ll be taught by name, not handed off. Flexible, personalized instruction matched to your schedule.

Class D
Real-World Experience

Master the skies at KVNY—one of the busiest general aviation airports in the world. From day one, you’ll tackle high-density Class D tower and ground operations alongside corporate jets. No sleepy uncontrolled fields here.

Every Rating
Most Structured Track

Discovery Flight → Private → Instrument → Commercial → CFI · CFI-I · MEI. Every certificate in-house, every track on the same fleet with the same CFI team.

Take a Look

Explore the Fleet

Tap any card to jump to its specs & gallery — or come fly one in person.

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N23DD
2023 Archer LX
Garmin G1000 NXi · Glass Cockpit
30daycfi-2001 Piper Archer III - 78N-1
N4178N
2001 Archer III
Traditional Six-Pack Panel
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2001 Archer III
Dual GNS 430W · S-TEC Autopilot
CRX-Max-scaled
SIM
PFC CRX MAX
FAA-approved AATD simulator

TEST ONLY

FAA Requirements: TESTING ONLY
(FAR §61.129) (FAR §61.123) (FAR §61.125)
  • 250 hrs Total (Minimum)
  • 100 hrs PIC (50 hrs in airplanes, 50 Cross-Country
  • 20 hrs Training (10 hrs instrument, 10 hrs TAA, Day & Night XC.
  • 10 hrs Solo/PIC (Long Cross-Country + Night)
  • Private Pilot Certificate
  • English Proficiency
  • 2nd Class Medical Certificate
  • Pass FAA Knowledge Test
  • Pass FAA Practical Tests

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