Santa Monica Flyers offers Private Pilot and Instrument Rating flight training
programs, ground school classes and even Electric Airplanes!
— THE BEST FLIGHT SCHOOL IN LOS ANGELES —
Santa Monica Flyers
Los Angeles’ premier flight school and aircraft rental center, Santa Monica Flyers is committed to providing world-class flight training that’s safe, fuel-efficient and ultra-modern.
Our friendly and professional flight instructors will guide you through learning to fly while making the process easy, fun, and safe. Santa Monica Flyers is perfect for all experience levels, from first-time flyers to experienced pilots.
Learn more about who we are and why we do what we do.
Preflight our fleet with access to checklists & handbooks.
Meet our crew of flight instructors and support staff.
Be a part of Los Angeles' best and most
passionate aviation community.
— Getting Started —
Flight Training For All
Whether a career student or interested in learning to fly sport aircraft in only 20 hours instead of 40, Santa Monica Flyers can help you achieve new heights and pursue any aviation goal.
An intro flight lesson over Malibu or Hollywood in a high-wing, four-seater classic aircraft.
Check out the basic aerodynamics of flight in a low-wing, two-seater modern aircraft.
Try out our new, all-electric light sport aircraft for a whisper-quiet flying experience.
Discover the cutting-edge technology and luxury of flying in a Cirrus, where innovation takes flight.
— WHY SANTA MONICA FLIERS —
Santa Monica Skies
With safer, innovative approach to flight training, Santa Monica Flyers is devoted to a safer, more inclusive and more affordable Los Angeles aviation community. Our quieter, more efficient fleet even includes the world’s first type-certificated all-electric aircraft.
Santa Monica Flyer’s unique and cost-effective approach to flight training ensures you’ll have a fun, engaging and rewarding experience learning to fly above Santa Monica, Hollywood, Malibu and beyond.
— OUR TEAM —
Ready for a change in altitude?
With world-class instruction and hands-on training programs to help you achieve a wide variety of certifications, endorsements and training, Santa Monica Flyers will help you takeoff in style, no matter your aviation goals.
The Santa Monica Flyers Mission
Our mission is to provide exceptional flight training that equips aspiring pilots with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to achieve their aviation dreams.
We are committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment where students can thrive. Through rigorous instruction, state-of-the-art technology, and a passion for aviation excellence, we aim to produce professional, responsible, and proficient pilots who are prepared to meet the challenges of the skies. Our dedication to continuous improvement and adherence to the highest standards ensures that every graduate is well-prepared to soar to new heights in their aviation aspirations as private pilots, instrument-rated pilots, or commercial pilots.
— LOS ANGELES’ MOST DIVERSE AIRCRAFT —
Airplanes For Everyone
Santa Monica Flyers proudly offers an exceptional fleet of stylish, budget-friendly aircraft to serve a variety of training needs. Ranging from lightweight 2-seater SportCruisers to the iconic Cessna 172 to premium Cirrus aircraft, Santa Monica Flyers provides the most variety to the Los Angeles aviation community.
Santa Monica Flyers was founded to bring the finest light sport aircraft (LSA) available on the market to the Los Angeles basin.
2-seater light sport aircraft, like our SportCruisers, offer an affordable and fun way to take to the sky, maximizing savings and reducing total time in flight training.
Cessnas are reliable, roomy, and powerful. The 4-seater Cessna 172 is a classic training aircraft available for new pilots or renters looking to fly an extremely useful and reliable airplane.
Our retractable-gear Cessna 172R also offers the power of a 200-horsepower engine and higher cruise speeds.
Our Cirrus aircraft are elite, high-performance planes that provide the ultimate level of comfort, style, and security in the sky. While initially more technically challenging, Cirrus planes are adaptable and made to suit all levels of experience.
The experience of training in the Cirrus is unlike any other program.
At Santa Monica Flyers, we understand not every pilot in Los Angeles needs the same training. So, we offer an abundant range of certifications and training in different aircraft. With a certified flight instructor, it’s never too late to pursue your dreams. We even offer group ground school classes to help you work toward your Private Pilot Certificate or Instrument Rating.
Danny received his private pilot certificate back in 2012 in Texas. After many years of recreational flying, he earned his CFI-Sport Certificate in early 2022. He is currently working on his instrument rating and commercial certificate. Besides flying, he enjoys teaching hot yoga and playing music.
