ICON Aircraft is excited to announce that Channel Islands Aviation (CIA) is the newest ICON Authorized Flight Training Partner. Based out of Camarillo Airport (KCMA) in Southern California, CIA is one of the largest and most established flight training schools in the region. It has been offering flight training and other aviation services at KCMA since 1976.
For adventure-lovers who want to experience the ICON A5 in the Los Angeles area, CIA will be offering the following flight training options in the award-winning ICON A5:
- Private Pilot (PPL) or Sport Pilot (SPL) License
- Single-Engine Sea (SES) Rating
- Introductory/Experience Flights
Said Noah Collins, ICON’s Sr. Director of Global Sales and Service: “Situated next to the Pacific Ocean and against the Santa Monica Mountains, Southern California has always been one of the most picturesque destinations for flying the ICON A5. Camarillo is a 30-minute flight from Catalina Island or Santa Barbara in either direction, making it a perfect spot for aspiring pilots interested in earning their pilot’s license or for current pilots who may want to experience the ICON A5 firsthand.”
Said Nick Martino from Channel Islands Aviation, “The team at Channel Islands Aviation is very excited to be a part of the ICON family. The ICON A5 is truly one of a kind and we are thrilled to be able to share the ICON experience with others. There is no better way to explore the Southern California coastline and our beautiful Channel Islands than in this incredible aircraft.”
ICON’s Flight Training Network features flight schools throughout the United States, and includes over twenty ICON Authorized Flight Instructors, two of which are based at Channel Islands Aviation.
Current and aspiring pilots who would like to learn more about getting into an ICON A5 in Camarillo can contact Channel Islands Aviation directly at: (805) 987-1301 or CIA@FLYCIA.COM.
To learn more about ICON Aircraft’s Flight Training Network, visit our flight training page here.