South Bay Aviation

South Bay Aviation is a flight school at Torrance Airport, also called Zamperini Field, in Torrance, California. It is one of the oldest and largest flight schools in the Los Angeles area. The school was formed by its president and several other local pilots. It began and continues to run as a family oriented club.

The school is an authorized Cessna Pilot Center. It offers efficient, economical, and structured flight training. Cessna provides a flight training program designed for customers. The full time instructor staff is led by the owner. These instructors are among the highest time and most experienced certified flight instructors in the Los Angeles area.

The company maintains a modern fleet of well equipped airplanes. The fleet includes Cessna 172SP, Cessna 182B, and Cessna 152 aircraft. Some aircraft feature glass panels and GPS navigation. An in house maintenance staff works only on the company fleet. This team services the aircraft and keeps them in flying condition.

The company provides flight training courses and learn to fly lessons. It offers a discovery flight for people who want to try flying. Customers can rent aircraft from the fleet by the hour. The company also sells new and used airplanes. A large, well stocked pilot supply store is available on site.

The company does not charge membership or club dues. It also does not charge for headsets, overnight fees, or multiple day use of aircraft. Daily minimum charges apply to bookings of five hours or more. Cancellations for bookings of three hours or more that occur with less than twelve hours notice may be subject to a fee.

The business operates seven days a week. It serves pilots and students throughout the South Bay and greater Los Angeles area. The school welcomes visitors to meet the staff and tour the facility.

Services

• Flight training
• Discovery flight
• Aircraft rental
• Aircraft sales
• Pilot supply store
• Certified flight instruction