If you are a licensed pilot looking for aircraft rental in Long Beach or Southern California, Aces High Aviation provides a modern fleet of well-maintained aircraft with simple checkout procedures and convenient online scheduling.
All pilots who wish to rent an aircraft from Aces High Aviation must complete an aircraft checkout with one of our instructors, regardless of total flight time or experience level. This ensures pilots are familiar with our aircraft, operating procedures, and the local flying environment around Long Beach Airport (KLGB).
With 24/7 aircraft rental access and electronic self-scheduling, we strive to offer one of the most convenient aircraft rental services in Southern California.
Aircraft Checkout Requirements
Before renting an aircraft, pilots must complete an aircraft checkout flight with one of our instructors.
Aircraft checkouts are designed to confirm that pilots can safely operate the aircraft and are comfortable with local procedures.
Checkout includes
Minimum 1 hour of flight time
Completion of the Aircraft Checkout Quiz
Demonstration of safe aircraft operation
During the checkout flight, pilots will demonstrate:
Three acceptable takeoffs and landings
Simulated engine-out procedures
Power-off and power-on stalls
Basic flight maneuvers
Safe aircraft control and situational awareness
Your instructor will also review local procedures for flying in the Long Beach area, including operations within the busy Southern California airspace environment.
Aircraft Rental Fleet
Aces High Aviation offers a fleet of reliable and well-maintained aircraft ideal for local flying, cross-country trips, flight training, and time building.
Cessna 152 Rental
Our Cessna 152 aircraft are economical and excellent for local flights and time building.
Aircraft in this checkout group include:
N6111Q
N4786P
N4631B
N152WA
N65619
N25914
N46393
N53268
The Cessna 152 is one of the most popular aircraft for affordable aircraft rental in Southern California.
Cessna 172 Rental
Our Cessna 172 aircraft provide additional performance, payload, and IFR capability for cross-country flying.
Aircraft in this checkout group include:
N65537
N2235V
The Cessna 172 is ideal for longer trips, instrument practice, and comfortable cross-country flights.
You can learn more about our aircraft on the Aircraft Fleet page.
Flight Reviews
Pilots who complete a Flight Review (BFR) with us will automatically satisfy the aircraft checkout requirement for the aircraft used during the review.
This is a convenient option for pilots who need a biennial flight review while gaining access to aircraft rental in Long Beach.
Special Airport Checkouts
Some airports in Southern California require additional training due to terrain, runway characteristics, or operational complexity.
Aces High Aviation offers specialized checkouts for pilots who want to fly to these destinations.
Catalina Island Airport – KAVX
Catalina Island Airport (also known as the Airport in the Sky) is one of the most unique airports in California.
Due to:
Elevated terrain
Unique runway slope
Coastal weather patterns
Pilots must complete a Catalina Island checkout before renting an aircraft to fly there.
Big Bear Airport – L35
Big Bear Airport requires special consideration due to high elevation and mountain flying conditions.
During the checkout you will review:
Density altitude operations
Mountain weather considerations
Performance planning for high-altitude airports