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Our commitment is to guide you through every phase of your aviation journey with precision and professionalism.


At Mach 1 Aviation, we are proud to be the Platinum Cirrus Training Center located at Van Nuys Airport. Our industry-leading flight training programs offer world-class instruction for Private Pilot, Instrument Rating, and Commercial Pilot certifications, with seamless transitions across the entire Cirrus aircraft lineup.

“Between the stellar team and the prime location at historic KVNY, Mach 1 delivers exceptional value in every way—service, quality, safety, and comfort. Their fleet of beautifully maintained training aircraft speaks for itself. I truly can’t recommend the Mach 1 team enough.”

— Tristan R., Trainee at Mach 1 Aviation

START WITH A DISCOVERY FLIGHT

Embark on your aviation journey with a Discovery Flight in one of our Cirrus G3 SR20 aircrafts, guided by our certified Cirrus Training Center instructors. This introductory flight offers a firsthand experience of the unparalleled training and aircraft quality that define Mach 1 Aviation.

$449 Discovery Flight Includes:

  • Pre-Flight Briefing (30 minutes): Introduction to aircraft systems and safety procedures.
  • Flight Experience (1 hour): Hands-on flying under the guidance of a certified instructor.
  • Post-Flight Debrief (30 minutes): Review of flight performance and discussion of training pathways.
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MACH 1 TRAINING PROGRAMS

Whether your goal is a flying career, a personal hobby, or a lifelong dream, your journey begins with the Private Pilot Certificate.

Mach 1 welcomes students of all backgrounds—from military veterans to future flight instructors. Our expert instructors and structured curriculum provide the foundation for safe, confident flying in today’s airspace.

  • Be a U.S. citizen or meet TSA requirements
  • 16 years old to solo; 17 to obtain license
  • Hold an FAA 3rd Class Medical Certificate
  • Minimum 40 flight hours
  • Pass the FAA Private Pilot written exam
  • English language proficiency
  • Meet with an instructor
  • Choose ground school or self-study
  • Schedule your first flight
  • Get required materials
  • Plan your budget and schedule
  • Learn various takeoffs and landings
  • Develop control throughout the flight envelope
  • Practice flight maneuvers and emergency procedures
  • Fly in day and night conditions
  • Gain understanding of aircraft systems and aerodynamics
  • Build aeronautical decision-making skills
  • Fly day or night under VFR
  • Rent single-engine aircraft
  • Carry passengers

Learning to fly solely by reference to instruments is a game-changing skill that dramatically increases your safety and confidence.

An Instrument Rating allows you to fly in lower visibility and poor weather conditions and prepares you to manage unexpected scenarios with calm precision.

  • U.S. citizenship or TSA clearance
  • FAA 3rd Class Medical Certificate
  • Hold a Private Pilot Certificate
  • 50 hours PIC cross-country time
  • 40 hours instrument (actual or simulated)
  • 15 hours instrument instruction with a CFII
  • Pass FAA written and practical tests
  • Master IFR navigation and procedures
  • File and fly under IFR flight plans
  • Understand weather systems and interpretation
  • Enhance aircraft systems and airspace knowledge
  • Learn to fly without external visual reference
  • Operate in Class A airspace
  • Fly in reduced visibility and instrument conditions
  • Rent single-engine aircraft in non-VMC conditions

Want to get paid to fly? The Commercial Pilot Certificate is your next step.

This certification is required to receive compensation for flying—even from friends or family. It advances your knowledge of performance, systems, aerodynamics, and FAA regulations to professional pilot standards.

  • 18 years of age
  • Hold a Private Pilot Certificate
  • Hold a 1st or 2nd Class Medical Certificate
  • 250 total flight hours
  • 100 hours PIC time
  • 50 hours cross-country time
  • Pass FAA knowledge and practical tests
  • Deepen understanding of aerodynamics
  • Master emergency procedures
  • Learn CPL maneuvers
  • Develop advanced aircraft control
  • Practice night and cross-country flying

Becoming a CFI is a challenging but rewarding path that solidifies your skills and allows you to teach others.

You’ll study learning theory, human behavior, and refine every concept you’ve mastered as a pilot. Instructors at Mach 1 develop mastery in teaching and share the joy of aviation with aspiring pilots.

  • Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) – Single-engine
  • Certified Flight Instructor – Instrument (CFII)
  • Multi-Engine Instructor (MEI)
  • 18 years of age
  • Commercial Pilot Certificate or ATP with instrument rating
  • Minimum 250 flight hours
  • FAA 3rd Class Medical Certificate
  • Pass FAA knowledge and practical tests
  • Train under a senior instructor
  • Teach Private Pilot students under supervision
  • Master maneuvers from the right seat

COST CALCULATOR

All costs provided by this calculator are estimates and are subject to change. Actual training expenses may vary based on individual progress, aircraft availability, fuel prices, instructor scheduling, and other factors. This tool is intended for planning purposes only and does not constitute a guaranteed quote.