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Flying Academy - Los Angeles - Corona

Flying Academy Los Angeles is one of our world-renown bases. Our school is FAR 141 & SEVIS Approved, and is located approximately 45 miles southeast of Downtown Los Angeles at Corona Municipal Airport (KAJO).

The Southern California climate makes it possible to fly all year-round, with moderate climates involving modest winter seasons and sunny skies the rest of the time.

Corona Airport

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Our Story & Mission

Flying Academy's mission is to make YOU the most professional, skilled, and dedicated pilot. We are completely equipped for the challenges of employment opportunities of airlines all over the world.

Our mission is a commitment to our students based on personal approach and care, guide them step by step, close monitoring, and adapting the training.

This is our promise!

Perfect safety record, unprecedented student support, and best in class training environment are our promise.

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Online Training

With Flying Academy's brand new online classrooms, you can start your theoretical training without leaving the comfort of your home, in a decent amount of time.

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International Training

We are Flying Academy Corona, USA – International Flight Training center with more than three decades of experience, that was founded by airline pilots for future airline pilots.

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Perfect Safety

The regulation in the USA is very strict about aviation safety. Our fleet is maintained at the highest levels of safety.

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Our Fleet

Flying Academy, one of the leading global flight schools, is proud to present our fleet. It consists of single engine aircraft maintained at the highest levels of safety. The whole fleet, at both continents where we operate, consists more than 40 aircrafts.

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By shifting our theoretical training online, we now have the opportunity to expand our international community and reach and teach students from around the globe.

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Flying Academy Corona: KAJO

KAJO Airport

KAJO Airport

Located on 100 acres of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers land leased to the City of Corona in the Prado Basin, community-oriented, Corona Municipal Airport. The airport is home to 300-350 general aviation aircraft and is strictly a recreational airport with no commercial flights. Our small airport is extremely active, with approximately 35,000 annual operations.

  • Corona airport has 3200 X 60 feet runway lengths
  • No Control Tower allowing optimal use of training time
  • 24 hours self-serve refueling service
  • Located 1hr drive the city of Los Angeles
  • Surrounded by controlled tower airports such as Chino, Riverside, Ontario, etc.
  • Training area is within 15 NM radius from the base
  • Opportunities to Practice Sidestep Approaches
  • Airport Café located next to Flying Academy facilities
  • Flying Academy owns their own maintenance facility which you can find in the surrounding hangars
Campus

Campus

  • The amazing Corona base campus is located in an amazing, yet quaint area. Only 45 minutes from the city center of Los Angeles, and located near the popular airport café, our campus is designed in two parts.
  • In the first part (Building A), students can visit the administrative offices such as student services, administrative office, and the second building is dedicated for students resources, such as state-of-the-art briefing rooms, innovative classrooms for ground training, and an exquisite pilot lounge to enjoy before or after a student's flight (Building B).
Student Life

Student Life

  • The city of Corona is illustrated by its laid back environment. The majority of locations within the city have fairly good access to green spaces, including Chino Hills State Park and Cleveland National Forest, and there are over 50 of them nearby for residents to explore. This city is also reasonably good for those who need quiet surroundings, as the streets are reasonably quiet.
  • Conveniently located amenities and interesting attractions are a great way to continuously enjoy Corona on a regular basis. Knowing that there are an abundance of amenities and things to do can ensure that you always have access to nearby grocery stores, restaurants and coffee shops. Some of the interesting things to do and attractions include: Glen Ivy Hot Springs Spa, Tom's Farms, and Fender Guitar Visitor Center.

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Corona Airport Chart

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Fleet

Piper Arrow

Piper Arrow

This normally aspirated 200-HP Piper Arrow is a true cross-country machine. At 144 KTS you will cover a lot of ground in a shorter time. Ideal for long cross country flights.

Piper Warrior II

Piper Warrior II

The Piper Warrior is a single-engine low-wing, fixed-gear, four-seater airplane. Provides better clearance between the wingtips and the ground, the dihedral angle, and great stability in the roll axis.

Cessna 152

Cessna 152

The Cessna 152 is a two-seat, fixed tricycle gear, general aviation airplane, used for primary flight training, time building, and personal flying.

Cessna 172

Cessna 172

The Cessna 172 is a four-seater, single-engine, high-wing airplane. The Cessna 172 is used for PPL, IR and CPL training.