SoCal’s Best Flight School and Cirrus Center.

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Student pilot and flight instructor in Cirrus SR20 cockpit at CalAir Aviation, Los Angeles

Come fly with CalAir Aviation, home to California’s largest fleet of all-Cirrus Gen 6 aircraft. We offer flight lessons, private pilot license training, advanced certifications, rentals, and aircraft management.

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Cirrus SR22 aircraft in flight over Los Angeles — CalAir Aviation fleet

Fly the Best | Cirrus

Renowned for their luxury and safety, all Cirrus aircraft come equipped with the patented parachute system for use in catastrophic failure, along with the latest in avionics and GPS. If you’ve ever flown Cirrus, you’ll instantly feel at ease in the plush cabin, adorned with premium leather and other luxurious amenities.

Fly Starting at $365 per hour

For Everyone | Novice to Experts

From beginners to experts, we’ve got you covered. We offer introductory courses and Private Pilot License packages to help you get your wings and take to the skies. For experienced pilots, we have everything from advanced certifications and currency courses, aircraft rentals, and aircraft management services including sales and storage.

Cirrus G6 Perspective+ avionics panel — CalAir Aviation Cirrus Platinum Certified Training

Cirrus Platinum | Certified Training

Our Cirrus Standardized training features interactive instructional materials that ensure you’ll acquire the same critical decision-making skills and proficiency as taught in major professional pilot programs.

Our Private Pilot program includes approximately 150 hours of hands-on training to ensure your safety and success.

CalAir Aviation Cirrus Platinum Certified Training Center at Hawthorne Airport KHHR.

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Take just two minutes to explore what sets us apart. Watch our video to see why pilots choose to train with us.

We offer flight lessons, private pilot license training, advanced certifications, rentals, and aircraft management. As a Platinum Certified Cirrus Training Center, we provide expert instruction using the latest Cirrus aircraft and proven training methodologies—ensuring safety, precision, and an outstanding flying experience.

CalAir Aviation flight training overview video featuring students flying in-lessons — Los Angeles flight school and Cirrus Platinum Certified Training

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CalAir Services

Cirrus transition and certification training at CalAir Aviation Los Angeles
Certifications, Transition & Currency Courses

Certifications, Transition & Currency Courses

Get advanced certifications for everything from inclement weather and rain to SoCal’s infamous ‘Marine Layer’.

As a Cirrus Certified Training Center, CalAir offers advanced transition and training courses from Initial Transition certification to Avionics ‘differences’ training.

Key Highlights:

  • CalAir is a Cirrus Certified Training Center
  • Our all-new FAA approved Sim features TorqueSim controls providing real time feedback
  • Advanced certification for commercial, instrument, and more
  • Initial and advanced transition courses to get you into a Cirrus ASAP
  • Over 40+ years of collective flight experience
Prices start from:
$3,500
Flight lessons in a Cirrus SR20 at CalAir Aviation, Hawthorne Airport
Flight Lessons

Flight Lessons

Achieve your aviation dreams with flight lessons and packages from CalAir, including Private Pilot Licenses. Learn in SoCal’s most advanced fleet of Gen 6 Cirrus Aircraft including our all-new G6 SR22T Carbon.

Key Highlights:

  • Convenient Flight Lessons and Packages
  • Introductory Flight Courses
  • Private Pilot Licenses (PPL)
  • All-new FAA approved flight simulator
  • Fast, safe and advanced Cirrus aircraft
  • Experienced flight instructors
Prices start from:
Intro Flight Course Private Pilot License
$1,425
$34,325
Cirrus aircraft rental and management at CalAir Aviation, KHHR Los Angeles
Rentals & Management

Rentals & Management

In need of a plane? CalAir has you covered.

We offer rentals, along with sales and management services. We even offer destination based lessons — get your flight time in while heading to your favorite vacation spot or ski resort.

Key Highlights:

  • Fly the best, including an all-new fully loaded SR22T Carbon
  • Impeccable planes and maintenance
  • Cirrus certified and SoCal’s largest Gen 6 Cirrus fleet
  • Buying and selling services – let us help you find a buyer or a plane
  • We go the extra mile for our management clients, ensuring their planes are safe and meticulously maintained
Prices start from:
$365 per hr
Five-star reviews for CalAir Aviation flight school

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“Great experience and capable people.”

If you want to know the equipment you fly is safe and we’ll attended to, look no further than CalAir at KHHR.

– Jake M.

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“Best flight school in Southern California hands down!”

I truly appreciate Jonathan (the owner and senior pilot) focus and attention to detail, especially to help me complete my instrument training! Thanks Jonathan!

– Corbin W.

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“CalAir hands down is the best! ”

I’ve been to many flight schools over the years, and Calair hands down is the best! From the Facility, to the airplanes, to the staff, nothing but top notch. Strongly recommend!

– Yoel G.

CalAir Aviation located at Hawthorne Airport KHHR, 12101 Crenshaw Blvd Suite 100, Hawthorne CA — Los Angeles flight school and Cirrus Platinum Certified Training

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