Essence Flight Academy
Cessna 162 Hourly Aircraft Rental
Regular price
$169.00
Regular price
$199.00
Sale price
$169.00
Cessna 162 Skycatcher — Hourly Aircraft Rental
Affordable, easy to fly, and a joy for your very first hours — the Cessna 162 Skycatcher is the perfect light-sport trainer. With a high wing for great visibility, a modern glass panel, and economical operating costs, it's the smartest way to build skills or knock out Sport Pilot training over the skies of Los Angeles.
★ 4.9 on 500+ reviewsLight-sportMost economical rateGlass panel
LSALight-sport aircraft
High-wingGreat visibility
2 seatsSide-by-side
GlassModern avionics
Why rent the Skycatcher
Lowest cost to fly
Economical operating costs make it the budget-friendly choice for building hours.
Friendly & forgiving
Gentle handling and excellent visibility make it ideal for early training.
Sport Pilot ready
The perfect platform for our Sport Pilot License program and recreational flying.
Cessna 162 Skycatcher Rental$169per hour
- Hourly rental of our well-maintained Cessna 162 light-sport aircraft
- Available for dual flight training with a certified flight instructor
- Instructor time is billed separately — ask us to pair you with a CFI
- Online scheduling with instant confirmation
- Ideal for Sport Pilot training and economical time building
New to flying? The Skycatcher is the perfect place to start. Call (818) 514-2233 or book a free consultation to get matched with a CFI.
4.9 ★★★★★
5.0 Google · 4.9 Yelp · 500+ five-star reviews
Verified · Van Nuys (VNY)
★★★★★
"A fabulous intro flying lesson! Our instructor explained everything in detail and let my sister take the controls. Truly a fabulous afternoon!"
Bonnie Landau
Google · Intro Lesson
Google · Intro Lesson
★★★★★
"An outstanding place to learn to fly. My instructor was patient, knowledgeable, and always focused on safety while keeping it fun."
Richard Rojas
Google · Learn to Fly
Google · Learn to Fly
★★★★★
"One of the best flight experiences I've ever done — beautiful views and even taking control of the plane. Incredible!"
Matt K.
Yelp · Hands-On Flight
Yelp · Hands-On Flight
Ready to fly the Skycatcher?
Talk to a real instructor today — no pressure, just answers. Van Nuys Airport (KVNY) · Open 7 days, 9am–9pm.