Cirrus Authorized Training Center · Brackett Field Airport, La Verne CA
Authorized Cirrus Flight Training in Southern California
CSIP-certified instruction in a 2025 Cirrus SR20 G7+. Train at Brackett Field Airport — serving Los Angeles, Orange County, and the Inland Empire.
5.0/5 stars on Google · 23 reviews · No long-term contract required
Why Pilots Choose Lipson Aviation for Cirrus Training
Most SoCal flight schools have aircraft. Few hold a Cirrus Authorized Training Center designation, CSIP-certified instructors, and a fleet starting with the 2025 SR20 G7+.
Cirrus Authorized Training Center
An officially certified Cirrus ATC — not just a school that happens to own Cirrus planes. Our curriculum, instructors, and standards are certified by Cirrus Aircraft. Most SoCal competitors aren’t ATCs.
Fly the Newest Cirrus Available
Our 2025 SR20 G7+ includes Garmin SAFE RETURN™ Emergency Autoland. You’ll train on the most advanced, safest Cirrus SR20 currently on the market — a technology most training fleets don’t offer.
CSIP-Certified Instructors
Your instructor holds Cirrus Standardized Instructor Pilot (CSIP) certification — the Cirrus-specific teaching credential. Not just a CFI who happens to fly Cirrus, but an instructor trained in Cirrus methodology.
Full Pathway, One School
PPL → Instrument Rating → Multi-Engine → Commercial → ATP. We have the aircraft, certifications, and instructors to complete every rating at one location. No need to switch schools as you advance.
Cirrus Simulator Training
Our Cirrus simulator at $50/hr lets you master G7 avionics and instrument procedures before burning flight hours. Build proficiency and confidence faster — at a fraction of the aircraft rate.
Evening & Weekend Scheduling
Train around your work and family schedule — not ours. Morning, evening, and weekend slots available. We match your pace, not a rigid course calendar.
We respond within 2 hours
Southern California’s Cirrus Experts
Airline-experienced, CSIP-certified, owner-operated. Lipson Aviation isn’t a flight school staffed by student instructors — it’s led by professionals with credentials that matter.
Ben Lipson
Owner & Lead Instructor · Brackett Field Airport, La Verne CA
- ATP — Airline Transport Pilot
- CSIP — Cirrus Standardized Instructor Pilot
- CFI · CFII · MEI — full instructor ratings
- SkyWest Airlines — CRJ type rating
- 10,000+ total flight hours logged
- 15+ years as a flight instructor
Carson Speegle
Certified flight instructor — praised by name in student Google reviews for patience, professionalism, and thoroughness.
John & Wayne — Cirrus Specialists
Available for Cirrus Embark and transition training. Multiple instructors mean better scheduling availability and a range of specializations.
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What Our Students Say
“Lipson Aviation is hands down the place to go in SoCal for premium flight training. I’ve done Cirrus SR22T training here, got my MEI in the Beech Duchess, and even had jet training in the Citation Mustang with Ben himself. The aircraft are super well maintained — every issue gets taken care of right away. Ben’s logged over 10,000 hours and brings airline-level attention to detail to every flight. Can’t recommend Lipson enough.”
Kai GroschupfCirrus SR22T Training · MEI · Jet Training
“We traveled from the east coast to purchase an SR22T and did our Cirrus Embark training with Lipson Aviation. Ben, John, and Wayne went above and beyond to make sure we had the knowledge to fly the airplane safely and gave excellent guidance on Cirrus ownership. Highly recommend for any Cirrus or Embark training.”
Jacko HoCirrus SR22T Buyer · Embark Training
“After researching several SoCal flight schools, I chose Lipson Aviation for my private pilot certification — and it’s been fantastic. Cirrus aircraft in the fleet are rare to find at flight schools out here, and theirs are always well-maintained and reliable. The one-on-one instruction is patient, flexible, and genuinely invested in your progress. A standout choice for modern aircraft and top-tier instruction.”
Paolo CapiliPrivate Pilot Certificate · Cirrus SR20
Join pilots training in SoCal’s only Cirrus ATC at Brackett Field
Common Questions About Cirrus Training
Is Cirrus harder to learn in than a Cessna or Piper?
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I have my PPL in another aircraft. Can I transition to Cirrus?
Are you actually a Cirrus Authorized Training Center, or just a school with Cirrus aircraft?
Start With a Discovery Flight — No Commitment Required
60 minutes in the Cirrus SR20 cockpit with a CSIP-certified instructor. No training contract, no syllabus, no long-term obligation. Fly first, decide after.
We respond within 2 hours · (626) 605-2800
Start Without Commitment
A discovery flight is a 60-minute intro session where you take the controls of a real Cirrus SR20, experience the G7 cockpit first-hand, and see if Cirrus training at Lipson is right for you.
- Fly a real Cirrus SR20 — not a simulator intro
- One-on-one with a CSIP-certified instructor
- No training contract or syllabus required
- Training slots fill quickly — book to secure yours
We respond within 2 hours · (626) 605-2800
Ready to Train in a Cirrus? Let’s Talk.
Book a discovery call. We’ll cover your goals, walk through training options, and answer any questions — no pressure, no commitment.
- Cirrus Authorized Training Center — the official ATC designation
- 2025 Cirrus SR20 G7+ with Garmin SAFE RETURN™ autoland
- CSIP-certified instructors — Ben Lipson (ATP, 10,000+ hrs, SkyWest)
- Full pathway: PPL → Instrument → Multi-Engine → Commercial → ATP
- Cirrus simulator at $50/hr to accelerate instrument training
- Evening & weekend scheduling · No long-term contracts
- 5.0/5 stars · 23 Google reviews
Book a Discovery Call
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