Complex Trainer

Piper Arrows

Name: Essence Flight Academy
Address: Balboa Blvd. Suite D3, Van Nuys, CA, 91406, US
Telephone: (818) 514-2233

Essence Flight Academy

Complex aircraft for advanced training

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Status

Operational

Fleet ID

Piper

Availability

High

Base

VNY Airport

System Profile

Complex training aircraft

A complex single-engine aircraft equipped with retractable landing gear and a constant-speed propeller. The Arrow is commonly used for advanced training and commercial pilot preparation.

Commercial Pilot Training

Complex Endorsement

Time Building

Technical Data Sheet

Powerplant

180 HP

Cruise Velocity

~120 knots

Max Velocity

N/A

Max Range

N/A

Cabin Config

4 Seats

Avionics Integrated Suite

Analog flight instruments Garmin GPS (varies) VOR/ILS navigation

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Price Protection Guarantee

No Fuel Surcharges. Period.

For over 20 years, we’ve honored our rates. While other schools adjust prices as fuel fluctuates, your training costs are locked in the moment you enroll. No hidden fees, no middleman markup, just flying.

Current Rate

$179 /hr

Guaranteed Price Lock

Cessna 162 & Piper Warriors

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Precision Advantages

Retractable landing gear

Constant-speed propeller

Ideal for complex endorsement

Good IFR platform

Limited Offer

Book 1-Hour Demo for $139

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Simulator Technology

Redbird MCX
Full-Motion

FAA-Approved Advanced Training Device

Realistic Motion

The platform banks, pitches, and responds like a real aircraft to build muscle memory.

Scenario-Based

Master emergencies, weather changes, and IFR workloads in a safe environment.

FAA Credited

Logged hours count toward official certificates, lowering your total costs.

Dual Controls

Equipped for both single and multi-engine training with collaborative stations.

The Essence Factor

Spend Less,
Finish Quicker.

We solved the structural problems that slow down most flight students. Our technical assets are your speed and cost advantages.

Essence ground crew fueling Cessna 162 and Piper Warrior at VNY

Lower Training Cost

Fuel Purchasing Advantage

Insulated Hourly Rates

By purchasing fuel in bulk through our own infrastructure, we protect you from market volatility. You pay less per hour because we cut out middleman markups. Price Locked: No Fuel Surcharges.

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