Essence Flight Academy

Solo Certificate for Sport or Private Pilot License

$5,500.00 $6,900.00

Solo Flight Training Package — Sport or Private Pilot

Your first solo is the moment everything changes — the first time you take an airplane into the sky alone. This package is built to get you there: a focused block of pre-solo training that takes a brand-new student all the way to their first supervised solo flight, with a dedicated FAA-certificated instructor every step of the way.

4.9 on 500+ reviewsGet to first soloSport or Private track15+ years at KVNY

Whether you're working toward a Sport or Private Pilot certificate, soloing is the milestone that proves you can fly. This package covers the dual instruction, pre-solo knowledge, and stage checks you need to safely command the aircraft on your own — a huge confidence boost and a giant step toward your certificate.

What this package gives you

A clear path to solo

Structured pre-solo lessons that build the exact skills the FAA requires before you fly alone.

One-on-one coaching

Every hour is with a dedicated instructor focused on getting you solo-ready, safely.

Counts toward your certificate

All solo training applies directly toward your Sport or Private Pilot certificate.

A confidence milestone

Nothing builds a pilot's confidence like that first flight alone — this gets you there.

What's included

Pre-solo dual flight instruction, ground training on the fundamentals and regulations, pre-solo written knowledge prep, stage checks, and guidance obtaining your FAA student pilot certificate — all the way to your first supervised solo.

Solo Flight Training Package$5,500
  • Pre-solo dual flight instruction toward your first supervised solo
  • One-on-one ground school on flight fundamentals and regulations
  • Pre-solo written knowledge test preparation
  • Guidance obtaining your FAA student pilot certificate
  • Applies toward a Sport or Private Pilot certificate
  • Financing options available — ask about low monthly payments
New to flying? Start with a Discovery Flight — the fee is credited toward your training when you enroll within 24 hours — or book a free consultation to plan your path to solo.
4.9 ★★★★★
5.0 Google · 4.9 Yelp · 500+ five-star reviews
Verified · Van Nuys (VNY)
★★★★★
"An outstanding place to learn to fly. My instructor was patient, knowledgeable, and always focused on safety while keeping it fun."
Richard R.
Richard Rojas
Google · Learn to Fly
★★★★★
"A fabulous intro flying lesson! Our instructor explained everything in detail and let my sister take the controls. Truly a fabulous afternoon!"
Bonnie L.
Bonnie Landau
Google · Intro Lesson
★★★★★
"I enrolled in their Airline Career Program and already finished my PPL and Instrument Rating. Smooth, well-organized training built around airline standards."
Zahra B.
Zahra Bakhtiari
Google · Airline Program
★★★★★
"One of the best flight experiences I've ever done — beautiful views and even taking control of the plane. Incredible!"
Matt K.
Matt K.
Yelp · Hands-On Flight

Ready to fly solo?

Talk to a real instructor today — no pressure, just answers. Van Nuys Airport (KVNY) · Open 7 days, 9am–9pm.