Quality Score
61
Fair
Training Costs
22/25No fuel surcharge · Pricing published · Mid-range cost at this airport (+7)
DPE Availability
0/19No DPE on staff
Onsite Maintenance
19/19Maintenance performed onsite
Key Staff Credentials
0/11No qualifying credentials found
Fleet Quality & Size
2/86 aircraft, no WAAS/EFIS/glass avionics listed
Website Transparency
3/3Description, Website listed
Base (15) + components above = 61
About
Encore Flight Academy is the largest flight school at Van Nuys Airport, offering comprehensive flight training programs including Private Pilot, Instrument Rating, Multi-Engine, Commercial, and ATP courses. The school operates a large fleet of training aircraft including Cirrus SR20, Diamond DA-20s, Piper Warriors, Piper Arrows, Piper Senecas, and Piper Seminoles, along with 5 Redbird FMX full-motion AATD simulators and 2 Precision Flight Control AATD simulators.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
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| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cirrus SR20 (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $75 – $300/hr | $5,200 – $20,900 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $45 – $180/hr | $1,875 – $7,475 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $45 – $180/hr | $900 – $3,550 |
| Estimated Total Range | $8,000 – $31,900 | ||
Instruction Rates
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Flight Instruction$45 – $180/hr
Ground Instruction$45 – $180/hr