America’s Diamond Brilliance Flight Center
Angel City Flyers offers flight training and aircraft rental in our all Glass Cockpit fleet for recreational pilots through to ATP in our (or your) DA40, DA42 or DA62 airplane.
We are committed foremost to safety while providing a structured and enthusiastic approach to flight training. Our emphasis on standard operating procedures and single-pilot resource management prepare pilots for the real world in both commercial and private operations.
Our focus on customer service and pilot proficiency has earned us the designation as the Diamond Aircraft factory training center for the southwest United States, and the only Diamond Brilliance Center in America.
Our Benefits
Factory Approved
FAA Part 61 School
TSA Approved
Private Pilot to ATP
Solo Rentals
Flexible Scheduling
Tailored Service
Unique Location
Insurance Approved
Unparalleled Expertise
Our Courses
Private Pilot Certificate
Private Pilot Certificate
At Angel City Flyers, you’ll train for your private pilot certificate in a state-of-the-art G1000 DA40 Diamond aircraft (Diamond Star) or Cirrus SR22 GTS.
Minimum Requirements:
Class 3 Medical
17 Years Old on Course Completion
40 hours total flight time
10 hours solo flight time
5 hours cross country solo flight time
3 hours night flight time
FAA Private Pilot Knowledge Exam
Duration: 6 weeks
Cost: $18,500
* Expected durations based upon full-time course study and our average pilots’ experience; actual course durations may vary.
Cost estimates are approximate based upon current resource rates and our average pilots’ experience; actual cost may vary.
Instrument Rating
Instrument Rating
During the instrument rating, we teach you to make the best of the technology available in the aircraft without becoming dependent on it.
Minimum Qualifications:
Class 3 Medical
Private Pilot Certificate
Requirements:
40 cross country PIC time
Duration: 4 weeks
Cost: $14,500 (DA40), $20,000 (DA42), $25,000 (DA62)
* Expected durations based upon full-time course study and our average pilots’ experience; actual course durations may vary.
Cost estimates are approximate based upon current resource rates and our average pilots’ experience; actual cost may vary.
Multiengine Rating
Multiengine Rating
Our emphasis on single pilot resource management and scenario-based training ensures you are prepared to operate safely and confidently in a multiengine aircraft.
Minimum Qualifications:
Class 3 Medical
Recommended:
Private Pilot Certificate
Duration: 6 Days
Cost: $7,000 (DA42), $8,500 (DA62)
* Expected durations based upon full-time course study and our average pilots’ experience; actual course durations may vary.
Cost estimates are approximate based upon current resource rates and our average pilots’ experience; actual cost may vary.
Commercial Certificate
Commercial Certificate
The course includes attaining a multiengine rating, commercial certificate and complex endorsement in one packaged solution.
Minimum Qualifications:
Class 3 Medical
Private Pilot Certificate
Requirements:
225 hours total flight time
50 hours PIC
Duration: 14 Days
Cost: $15,500 (DA42), $19,500 (DA62)
* Expected durations based upon full-time course study and our average pilots’ experience; actual course durations may vary.
Cost estimates are approximate based upon current resource rates and our average pilots’ experience; actual cost may vary.
Airline Transport Pilot
Airline Transport Pilot
The ATP certificate is required to fly as pilot in command (PIC) in certain transport category operations.
Minimum Qualifications:
- 23 years of age
- Class 3 Medical
- Commercial Certificate
Requirements:
- 1500 hours total flight time
- 500 hours cross country
- 250 hours PIC
- 100 hours night time
- 75 hours instrument
- 50 hours multiengine
- FAA ATP Knowledge Exam
Duration: 5 Days
Cost: $6,500 (DA42), $8,500 (DA62)
* Expected durations based upon full-time course study and our average pilots’ experience; actual course durations may vary.
Cost estimates are approximate based upon current resource rates and our average pilots’ experience; actual cost may vary.
Ab Initio to Commercial
Ab Initio to Commercial
Angel City Flyers offers a unique course tailored to those who wish to pursue a career in corporate aviation or the airline industry.
Minimum Qualifications:
Class 3 Medical
17 years of age within two months of start date
Duration: 14 months
Cost: $75,000
* Expected durations based upon full-time course study and our average pilots’ experience; actual course durations may vary.
Cost estimates are approximate based upon current resource rates and our average pilots’ experience; actual cost may vary.
Currency & Proficiency
Currency & Proficiency
Whether you require a flight review, instrument proficiency check, wings program sign off or just want to be the best you can be, make sure to schedule you time with ACF.
Solo Checkouts
Solo Checkouts
Angel City Flyers’ unparalleled experience and expertise in Diamond Aircraft get you the most of these amazing aircraft. In addition to standard solo rental checkouts in our fleet aircraft, we offer checkouts for high altitude airports and for landing on Catalina Island in your aircraft or ours.
Minimum Qualifications:
DA40 Series Aircraft
- FAA Private Pilot Certificate
- ACF DA40 Rental Checkout Exam
DA42 Series Aircraft
- FAA Private Pilot Certificate
- FAA Instrument Rating
- FAA Multiengine Rating
- ACF Model Specific Rental Checkout Exam
DA62 Aircraft
- FAA Private Pilot Certificate
- FAA Instrument Rating
- FAA Multiengine Rating
- ACF DA62 Rental Checkout Exam
We require a minimum of one hour of flight time with an ACF instructor combined with a written check out exam specific to the aircraft model.
Contact us now to get access to the best planes that in turn give you access to this amazing part of the world.
