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| For beginning and veteran aviators alike, information is essential. Please call or e-mail us for answers to any other questions you may have about flying. |
» How do I start on a pilot's license?
» How much does training cost?
» How long will it take to get my license?
» Will I be able to fit this into my schedule?
» How can I find the right instructor for me?
» Why Justice Aviation?
» What type of training is available at Justice Aviation?
» What are your Pilot Insurance Requirements for renters?
» Who maintains the aircraft at Justice Aviation?
» Why Santa Monica Airport?
» Which type of aircraft will I be training in?
» Are your rates competitive?
» What kind of planes are available at Justice Aviation?
» I am a Pilot/Student from another country, what do I have to do to start training?
» I would like to get checked out to rent, what are your procedures?
» Will I have FUN?!?
» How old to I have to be to start training?
» If I'm under 18 do I need permission from my parents to take flight lessons?
» What Is a Demo Flight?
» Can I purchase a Gift Certificate?
» I have a friend who is a student/renter at Justice Aviation, can i buy him/her more time?
» HELP! Im filling out the TSA application and need some ANSWERS!
» I'm a foreign pilot, what do I have to do to rent with you?
» I am a foreign national do you issue U.S. visas to students?
» Where Can I Buy Renters Insuance For Aircraft Rental?
» I bought a deal you offered on Groupon.com, now what?
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Q. How do I start on a pilot's license? |
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A. If you're in the area, please stop by! It will give us a chance to meet you and show you some of the aircraft on our flight line. We like to start people off with a Discovery Flight with one of our instructors. This 30-40 minute flight will give you an exciting, up close hands-on aviation experience flying one of our aircraft and give you a sense of how we operate. Following the flight, you can start the simple process of signing up for training by consulting your instructor and/or our scheduling department. |
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Q. How much does training cost? |
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A. Unlike other schools, which quote prices based on the FAA minimum of 40 hrs. of training, We base our cost of training on the national average of 65 hrs. of training to obtain your Private Pilot License. On average the cost of getting your Private license ranges from $9,320.00-$10,490.00 not including text books, or headsets. It is also important to remember that all of our planes are rented "wet", so the cost of the fuel is included in your rental rate. The cost of flying can vary due to several factors: your work and study schedule, your apptitude, learning curve, and frequency of lessons. One of the best parts about learning to fly is that the more you stay on top of your lessons, the cheaper and quicker it is for you to get your license.
*For more in-depth information please see our Training section. |
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Q. How long will it take to get my license? |
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A. The process of getting your license varies from student to student depending on the apptitude of the individual and frequency of lessons. On average, our students have been able to complete their license in 4-7 months (some more, others less). At Justice Aviation, there are no time limits! You set the pace of your training. We feel that tailoring the training to meet your specific needs is not only convenient, but also allows you to take as little or as much time as you wish. Our ultimate goal is to produce proficient and (more importantly) safe pilots. |
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Q. Will I be able to fit this into my schedule? |
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A. Absolutely! We understand that most of our students have 9-5 jobs and little time in their schedule, we believe our schedule should not get in the way of yours. Justice Aviation will match you with an instructor who can meet your time requirements and schedule times that will best fit with you. |
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Q. How can I find the right instructor for me? |
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A. Justice Aviation takes the time to match you with an instuctor with whom you will work well. Communication is paramount and with the large number of instructors here to choose from, we are confident that there will always be someone here to meet your needs. If you find that you don't connect well with your instructor, we encourage you to change instructors anytime, its not a problem.
*Please checkout our Instructors page to get acquainted.
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Q. Why Justice Aviation? |
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A. Justice Aviation has become the LARGEST flight school in Los Angeles and here at the Santa Monica Airport over the last 20 years. Our reputation of quality training & high standards is surpassed only by our huge selection of aircraft and high-time instructors here to suit your needs. Many flight schools have too few aircraft or instructors to meet student/renter demands, resulting in delayed training and a frustrated student. In addition to regularly washing and cleaning our planes, they are all serviced quickly on the field, to ensure maximum availability.
As a Cessna Pilot Center for Santa Monica, Justice Aviation uses a flight training course developed exclusively for Cessna by the experts at King Schools. This course includes: videos, full-motion diagrams, printable textbook, complete FAA knowledge exam: designed to provide you with the knowledge, skills and confidence to embrace your future in aviation. This course never expires and will update as the years go on and will be available to you whenever and wherever you have an internet connection and some spare time! (it also saves you time and money from sitting in the classroom with your instructor!)
We are also the ONLY flight school in Los Angeles with the advanced Redbird FMX Simulator! FAA approved, this simulator features: full-motion, wrap-around visuals, traditional & G-1000 cockpit, terrain & airport database! The Redbird delivers a level of realism that is simply unavaiable anywhere else. |
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Q. What type of training is available at Justice Aviation? |
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A. Private Pilot, Instrument Pilot, Certified Flight Instructor, Certified Flight Instrument Instructor, Certified Flight Multi-Engine Instructor, Airline Transport Pilot
In Addition to: Re-currency, Flight reviews, Proficiency checks.
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Q. What are your Pilot Insurance Requirements for renters? |
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A. MINIMUMS FOR RENTAL AIRCRAFT:*PLEASE REFER TO OUR CURRENT RULES & REGULATIONS
Renters & solo students agree to provide proof of renter's insurance that will cover the downtime of the plane and will also cover the deductible of $1,500.00 for single engine or $2,500.00 for multi-engine, if the airplane is damaged. Minimum insurance requirements are as follows: Liability Coverage: $250,000 – Each Occurrence; $25,000 – Passengers -&- Physical Damage Coverage To Unowned Aircraft: Aircraft Below 200HP: $5,000 -or- Aircraft Above 201HP: $10,000.
Cessna: 152, 172 / Piper: PA-28-151, 161, 181: Private Pilot License, Single Engine Land, CFI Checkout (G-1000: 5 Hours & CFI Checkout)
Cessna 172RG, 182RG: Private Pilot License, Single Engine Land, 250 Total Time Hours, 25 Retractable Landing Gear Hours, 10 Make & Model Hours and Dual, CFI Checkout, 3 DUAL night take-offs & landings.
Piper PA-28R-200 / Mooney M20J: Private Pilot License, Single Engine Land, 250 Total Time Hours, 25 Retractable Landing Gear Hours, 5 Make and Model Hours, CFI Checkout
Cirrus SR20 & SR22:
PRIVATE PILOTS: Private Pilot License, Single Engine Land, 200 Total Time Hours(SR20: 100 Total Time Hours), 10 Make and Model Hours, CFI Checkout(NIGHT/OVERNIGHT RENTALS: 3 DUAL night take-offs & landings, Make & Model. Expired night currency requires 3 DUAL night take-offs & landings.)
INSTRUMENT PILOTS: Private Pilot License, Single Engine Land, Instrument Rating, 150 Total Time Hours(SR20: 100 Total Time Hours), 5 Make and Model Hours, CFI Checkout (NIGHT/OVERNIGHT RENTALS: Current 3 night take-offs & landings.) *If no night-time flights will be flown during the rental period, night currency is not required.
Beech 76: Private Pilot License, Multi-Engine Land, Instrument Rating, 500 Total Time Hours, 50 Multi-Engine Hours, 5 Make and Model Hours, CFI Checkout |
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Q. Who maintains the aircraft at Justice Aviation? |
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A. Your safety and the maintenance of our fleet is and has been our highest priority. Our aircraft are regularly maintained after every 50 & 100 hours of use even though 50hr. inspections are not manditory by the FAA. Our aircraft are maintained by some of the most experienced establishments on the field: Kim Davidson Aviation, Santa Monica Aviation, & Bills Air Center. Maintenance issues are dealt with in an expedient manner, thus ensuring the availability of our aircraft. |
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Q. Why Santa Monica Airport? |
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A. Flying from Santa Monica Airport means flying in one of the busiest regions in the country: the LAX/Burbank/Orange County area. This allows the student to learn in a highly challenging environment and improve his or her ability to fly in any situation. Having learned to fly here affords you the opportunity to fly in virtually any airspace in the world. Outside of the metropolitan area, Catalina Island, Big Bear Lake and the California desert are other challenging, and beautiful destinations for the pilot and easily accessable from Justice Aviation.
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Q. Which type of aircraft will I be training in? |
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A. Most of our students accpmplish their training in a Cessna 172. |
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Q. Are your rates competitive? |
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A. Justice Aviation offers very competitive rates. You'll find that since we include the cost of fuel with our aircraft, you never have to worry about topping it off when you return your plane - you only pay for the time you fly! If you do have to re-fuel somewhere, we'll reimburse you at our current rate(so save your receipts!). Our aircraft are not only clean and well maintained, but we also have many new airplanes with the most modern equipment on board. Instructor rates start at $65.00 an hour and go up from there based on seniority, experience & specializations. That's not to say one instructor is better than another(thems fighting words!), but every instructor starts at the base rate with us regardless of experience. Want a real deal? - Sign up for one of our $50.00 seminars and spend 2 hours with one of our instructors(that's only $25.00 an hour!)! |
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Q. What kind of planes are available at Justice Aviation? |
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A. Our large fleet of planes includes a full range of Cessna, Piper, Beechcraft, Mooney, Cirrus and Trinidad aircraft.
*Please see our Aircraft section for more information. |
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Q. I am a Pilot/Student from another country, what do I have to do to start training? |
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A. Start by contacting Justice Aviation and let us know you want to train here. Then visit AOPA's Transportation Security Adminisration site for insructions and forms. When you have been approved, you must get fingerprinted and have them sent to the TSA. Once that has happened, they will give the final approval. You may then start training, contact Justice Aviation and start scheduling with an instructor. This whole process can take as little as 3-4 weeks. For more information see: http://www.aopa.org/tsa_rule/index
******PLEASE CONTACT JUSTICE AVIATION & FILL OUT ALL REQUIRED PAPERWORK BEFORE YOU APPLY FOR TSA APPROVAL****** |
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Q. I would like to get checked out to rent, what are your procedures? |
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A. Firstly, we require that all renters have a renters insurance. Then you need to fill out our renter info sheet & we need copies of a current medical, your pilots license, and a copy of your passport. The actual checkout will consist of: Aircraft Familiarity, Preflight, Maneuvers and Procedures, and Post-Flight Procedures. |
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Q. Will I have FUN?!? |
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A. no.................OF COURSE YOU WILL! We realize that most people learn how to fly because they need/want a hobbie or outlet to do something fun and exciting. At Justice Aviation we cultivate a jovial country club atmosphere. Our students and renters come here to get away from their day jobs and daily stresses to fly with us, thus we try to make everyone feel comfortable and relaxed, and at the same time do something cool....like learning to fly. We regularly have friends of Justice Aviation come in and let us know how their doing, and to talk about all things aviation. Stop by sometime, have a cup of coffee 'cause between the charter/jet pilots, car enthusiasts, aircraft owners, and entertainment industry folk, you never know who'll be hanging arround here... |
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Q. How old to I have to be to start training? |
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A. You can start training to fly at any age. We have students as young as 11 years old. Although, to get a license the FAA requires that an applicant be at least 17 years old. You must also be at least 16 years old before you can solo an aircraft. |
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Q. If I'm under 18 do I need permission from my parents to take flight lessons? |
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A. Yes. We require all students under the age of 18 to fill out a parental consent form signed by his/her legal guardian(s). |
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Q. What Is a Demo Flight? |
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A. Basically, it's an introduction to General Aviation. Start by making an appointment for a demo with an instructor. On the day of your flight, show up about 5-10min early. Your instructor will sit and chat with you about General Aviation, your goals, & what drew you in(this is also a great opportunity for you to ask any question you may have). Then you and the instructor will go do a "pre-flight" which is a procedure used to check the planes various components such as: Avionics, Airframe, Fuel, Oil, & basically make sure the plane is safe to go up. Once that is done, you'll takeoff and fly arround for about 30-45 min. durring which time you'll be able to do some basic manuvers yourself and see if you like it. Upon landing, you and your instructor will go over the flight and see if you would like to continue/start scheduling some instruction. This first introductory lesson is only $129.00 (in a standard Cessna 172, To upgrade to a Cessna 172 with G-1000 system, add $45 for a total of $174)and is a great way to introduce a friend or loved one who has always wanted to "try it", it also makes a great gift as well! Please allow about 1 1/2hrs. - 2hrs. for your flight, and it's a good idea to make your reservation 2-3 days in advance for the weekdays, and 3-5 days for the weekends.
*$50.00 cancellation fee for less than 24 hrs. notice, credit card required upon reservation.
**please note: only one person per flight, we do not allow multiple people to "tag along" on your demo flight. |
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Q. Can I purchase a Gift Certificate? |
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A. Yes. We offer Gift Certificates for any dollar amount you wish. If you choose, you can come in to purchase, or purchase them over the phone and have it sent to you. These certificates never expire and can be used anytime. |
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Q. I have a friend who is a student/renter at Justice Aviation, can i buy him/her more time? |
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A. Absolutely! If you know someone that currently takes lessons, or is a renter here, you can purchase more time for them by simply adding any dollar amount you wish to thier account. If you like we can even give you a Gift Certificate to present to them, contact Justice Aviation to set this up. |
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Q. HELP! Im filling out the TSA application and need some ANSWERS! |
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A. ok, here ya go:
1. COURSE ID #: 001
2. COURSE NAME: Private Pilot License
3. COURSE DESCRIPTION: VFR License
4. AIRCRAFT TYPE: Cessna 172
5. START&END DATE: Today & 9 mo. from now. |
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Q. I'm a foreign pilot, what do I have to do to rent with you? |
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A. It used to be so easy, the rules have changed when it comes to renting aircraft in the U.S. for foreign pilots. You now have to get a special clearance from the CAA (Civil Aviation Authority) before the FAA can issue a VFR license based on your foreign one. Check out the FAAs' website for more details at:
http://www.faa.gov/licenses_certificates/airmen_certification/foreign_license_verification/
Once you get your FAA license, contact us for a Bi-Annual Flight Review (BFR), that will count as your check out and then provided you have renters insurance you will be allowed to rent our aircraft! If you plan in visiting us, you have to plan ahead! For all those pilots who already have the FAA license.....you're ok, once you arrive here all you need is a BFR to get current with us!
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Q. I am a foreign national do you issue U.S. visas to students? |
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A. No. Only USCIS-approved schools can issue the required paperwork for the issuance of a U.S. visa. Although we do train foreign pilots, they attain their visa on their own and only have to get cleared through the TSA to train with us. You are more than welcome to train here at Justice Aviation once you obtain your visa! |
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Q. Where Can I Buy Renters Insuance For Aircraft Rental? |
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A. We are partnered with Avemco, copy and paste this:
http://www.avemco.com/page/avemcopartners.aspx?partner=JA02
Remember our mins are: 5,000 damage for aircraft under 200HP -or- 10,000 damage for aircraft over 201HP & 250,000 for liability. |
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Q. I bought a deal you offered on Groupon.com, now what? |
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A. What is this exactly?
Normally our demonstration flights are restricted to one person. In this deal , we are offering two demonstration flights for the price of one. The day of your lesson you will meet an instructor and ask any question you have ever wanted to ask a pilot before. You and your instructor will go to the aircraft and your instructor will explain the parts of the aircraft, what they do and what you will experience on your flight. You and your guest will enter the aircraft with the instructor and take off over Santa Monica pier and up towards Malibu. Each aircraft has dual controls so, if something should come up the instructor can take over controls immediately. They will then allow you to do most of the flying yourself and show you a couple of maneuvers, basically get sense of what its like to fly the plane yourself. After about 30mins we will land have you and your guest switch seats and let your guest experience whats it's like to fly! On the way back we will pass by: Dodger Stadium, Downtown, Hollywood sign, Century City, and land back in Santa Monica. The entire experience should be 1 1/2 - 2hrs and the flight itself should be 20-25 min per person .
What is the age limit?
There really is no age limit. The youngest person we have taken up was around 9. At that age they can hold the yoke (steering wheel) but they usually can not reach the rudders (pedals). In the twenty years being in the business three young lads started when they were 11 years old and later in life became flight instructors for us.
Is this just a flight or a lesson?
This is a lesson. Although every time you get a lesson there certainly is an element of the joy of just going on a flight you will be flying with a Certified Flight Instructor and you will be able to receive log gable flight time for what is required by the FAA for you to acquire a Private Pilot’s Certificate.
Is there any added cost?
There are no added costs.
Do we fly the plane and take turns?
Yep that is the experience we will offer you. Our plan is to leave it to the two of you. If you would rather have one fly and one watch from the back seat that can be done. But if you both want the experience of flying an aircraft we plan to take you on a local flight and land at a nearby airport at which time we will stop and allow you to trade seats. So that you both get an opportunity to be at the controls as you defy gravity.
I have more questions/how do I set up an appointment?
Please call us at: 310-313-6792
Weekends are our busiest times, please reserve a time AT LEAST 10 DAYS IN ADVANCE. For weekday reservations please rserve a time at least 5 days in advance.
We do require a valid credit card number to confirm and hold your reservation. If on the day of your flight you fail to show up, or come so late as to not be able to complete your flight, we will charge your card a $50 late cancellation fee, although you will still have the groupon to use at a later time.
Thanks see you soon!
Justice Aviation
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