Essence Flight School Van Nuys

★★★★★ 5 out of 5 a month ago

I took my husband on a helicopter ride for his birthday about 12 years ago, and ever since then I've been fascinated by flying. Recently, I decided it was finally time to see whether learning to fly was something I wanted to pursue, so I booked a discovery flight with Essence Flight School. It was an incredible experience! My instructor was knowledgeable, patient, engaging, and made the entire flight both fun and educational. I had the opportunity to learn some basic maneuvers, including making left and right turns, performing a 360-degree turn, maintaining straight-and-level flight, and getting a feel for the aircraft controls. It was such a unique and rewarding experience. If you've ever been curious about flying, I highly recommend scheduling a discovery flight. It's the perfect way to see if aviation is right for you. I'll definitely be back to learn more about earning my pilot's license. Thank you to my instructor and everyone at Essence Flight School for making my first flight such a memorable one!

MSAGE

★★★★★ 5 out of 5 a month ago

Had an amazing first flight experience with Kayla today on my birthday, too! She was patient, professional, and made me feel comfortable throughout the entire flight. I had the chance to take the controls and do some flying myself, which made the experience even more memorable. I also really appreciated the strong focus on safety. Weather conditions were carefully considered, and it was clear that safety always comes first. Thank you for making my first flight such a meaningful birthday experience. You’ve definitely made me even more interested in aviation, and I can’t wait to fly again!

Lynn “Lynn” Jiang

★★★★★ 5 out of 5 2 months ago

It was a wonderful flight on a great day, under the control of a fantastic pilot, Joe! It was an indescribable feeling soaring through the air over Los Angeles and its surrounding areas with stunning ocean views! You absolutely have to experience it, so you're either at a loss for words to describe your delight or to remember those you've forgotten! It's awesome!!! Highly recommend!!! Thank you for this wonderful moment!!!

Lev Lvov

★★★★★ 5 out of 5 2 months ago

Such a cool experience! They were able to accommodate a same day booking after another company had to cancel our previous booking. Alex (our pilot) was very knowledgeable about the area and landmarks, and even offered to customize our flight path based on what we wanted to see. On top of all this, the price was unbeatable (literally). 10/10 would recommend Essence Flight Academy for a remarkable private flight!!!

Johnathan Emrich

★★★★★ 5 out of 5 6 months ago

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I can’t say enough great things about **Essence Flight School** and my **last-minute night discovery flight** with **Joseph**. From the moment I reached out, they were incredibly accommodating and made what could have been a stressful, rushed booking feel seamless and exciting. Joseph was an outstanding instructor—professional, calm, and genuinely passionate about flying. He explained everything clearly, made me feel completely safe and comfortable, and tailored the experience so it felt both educational and unforgettable. Flying at night was absolutely incredible, and Joseph took the time to point things out, answer all my questions, and let me truly enjoy the experience rather than just “go along for the ride.” The aircraft was well-maintained, the pre-flight briefing was thorough without being overwhelming, and the overall atmosphere at Essence Flight School was welcoming and professional. You can tell they truly care about aviation and their students. If you’re considering a discovery flight—especially on short notice—or thinking about flight training in general, I highly recommend Essence Flight School and **specifically Joseph**. This experience exceeded all expectations and left me wanting to come back for more. ✈️

John H.