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Cirrus Training Center · KPOC · La Verne, California

Learn to fly in the airplane you’ll own.

The Cirrus is the standard. Don’t train in anything but the best. Your first lesson is in the SR20, and no experience is needed.

I want to get startedWhat it takes
Fleet
SR20 G6, G7 & G7+
Instructors
Cirrus instructors
On every Cirrus
The CAPS parachute
To your certificate
3–4 months

01 · Before your first lesson

On day one, all you need is your ID.

Day oneYour photo ID. That’s all.
Before you fly soloA medical: an hour with an FAA doctor.
For your checkrideThe written test, at your own pace.

Your week: two lessons of about 90 minutes, booked around your business. Your first flight

02 · The discovery flight

Your first lesson is in this airplane.

About an hour. You fly it, with your instructor beside you.

  1. :00Before you flyA walk around the SR, the checklist out loud.
  2. :15In the airYour hands on the stick, the instructor beside you.
  3. :55Back on the rampA debrief, a logbook entry, and no pitch.
Book a first flightMore about the first flight
Bring a photo ID.

03 · The airplane

Built to bring everyone home.

1The parachuteCAPS. One handle brings the whole airplane down under canopy. Standard on every Cirrus.
2The cabinWide seats, a door on each side, a quiet you can talk over. Built for the people beside you.
3The panelGarmin Perspective: large screens, synthetic vision, and the autopilot you’ll fly behind for years.
  • Top-performing engine
  • Built to go far, fast
  • Carry your family of 4

This is the standard you train in from your first lesson. Meet the fleet

04 · The path

3–4 months to your certificate.

Day 1First flight
Week 6First solo
Week 16Checkride

Two lessons a week. 40 hours is the FAA minimum. Every program we train

05 · Instructors

Taught by people who fly Cirrus.

BL
Benjamin LipsonCSIP · ATP · CFI · CFII · MEI
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MattFlight instructor

One-on-one, from your first lesson to your checkride. Meet the team

06 · Reviews

In their words.

“Lipson Aviation is the best experience I’ve ever had with a flight school. They’re extremely customer focused and take exceptional care of their aircraft. You simply can’t beat the scenery and variety you get out in So Cal. Their HQ is immaculate and welcoming. Their attitude is positive and friendly. You don’t have to settle for sketchy and rude flight ops. Talk to Ben at Lipson Aviation.”

Corey F

“Completed my Commercial Multi-Engine add-on with Lipson Aviation and had an amazing experience. The aircraft was super well-maintained, and my instructors, Carson and Matt, were knowledgeable and professional. Training was so structured that the checkride felt easy. Being on a first-name basis with the owner made it all the more personal. They also do Private,instrument,and Commerical in the Cirrus aircraft! Best flight school experience I’ve had by far. Highly recommend!”

Michael S · Commercial multi-engine add-on

“5-star experience! This flight school exceeds my expectations in every way. The facility is immaculate, with comfortable lounge areas, and clean spacious briefing room. The aircraft, Cirrus SR20 is new, very comfortable, and carefully maintained, with all maintenance done on schedule, and excitingly, a brand new one is on its way! Ben, the owner, was particularly helpful in planning my route, doing so with professionalism that really stood out. Instructor, Matt, was very welcoming, friendly, knowledgeable, and supportive, making the learning process enjoyable and stress-free. The training program was comprehensive and well-structured. I’m excited to finish my training and can’t wait to get my PPL!”

Rita Keshishian · Private pilot student

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07 · Ownership

When you’re ready, we help you own one.

01Choose itFly our models, then meet the Cirrus sales team.
02Learn itYour transition, with the instructors who taught you.

How owning one works

08 · Questions

What people ask first.

All questions

No. On day one you need a photo ID and the wish to fly it yourself; the rest comes later, and we help with each step.

You fly the SR20 yourself, with an instructor beside you the whole time. About an hour, the controls are yours in the air, and it counts toward your certificate.

Yes. Every Cirrus carries CAPS, a parachute for the whole airplane, and your instructor has a full set of controls. We cancel for weather without apology. Our 2026 SR20 G7+ also has Safe Return, Garmin’s emergency autoland.

Three to four months is typical at two lessons a week. Flight operations run 7 AM to 8 PM, seven days a week, so lessons fit around your business.

Not to start. You need an FAA medical before you fly solo. It is an appointment with an FAA-designated doctor, and we can tell you how it works.

A Cirrus SR20. We fly three, from a G6 to a 2026 G7+. Multi-engine training is in our Beechcraft Duchess.

All questions

09 · Arrival

Your first flight.

Book your first flightOr call (626) 605-2800

Your first flight

Tell us a little about you.

A real person from Lipson Aviation Flight Training Center calls you back. Nothing is booked until you say so.

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