I kept seeing Flyers Academy ads all over advertising multi rating in 5 days, so I started looking…read moreinto getting my multi done. I called around to quite a few schools and most were booked out a month or two, which actually worked out because I still needed to finish my instrument rating. Unfortunately, after my instructor left, things kind of stalled out. I wasn't making any progress, so I called Flyers Academy and explained my situation--that I needed to get my instrument completed and wanted to move right into my multi. Omar, the owner, called me a few hours later saying we can get it done now. They were able to squeeze me in, get my instrument wrapped up, schedule a checkride, then roll right into my multi and another checkride. It was a lot of work and definitely an intense 10 days, but the entire crew was incredible. From the moment I arrived, Omar made sure I was taken care of. The operation is extremely well organized, the airplanes were clean and well maintained, and everything worked exactly as it should. The instructors genuinely care about your success and put in long days to make sure you're prepared. Most days started around 7 or 8 in the morning and went until 10 at night. I'd like to thank everyone who helped me along the way--Sam, Sunny, Mike, Dom, and especially Vivian. Vivian was an outstanding instructor and went above and beyond every day to make sure I understood everything and was fully prepared. I honestly can't say enough good things about her. Seriously, thank you again Vivian. If you're serious about getting ratings done and are willing to put in the work, I highly recommend Flyers Academy. They also have great and clean accommodations for anyone traveling in, including space if you're staying in a van, which was a huge plus for me. Thank you again to the entire Flyers Academy team. I'm incredibly relieved to have everything completed, and I'll definitely be back for my next ratings.

Very knowledgeable and was trying to help in every minute he spent with me. I feel this is a school…read morethat cares about the needs of their students and will excell at helping them achieve them.

Safe planes, love the staff, good instructors! I love that they have a classroom and access to…read morebathrooms at all times. Danielle and Joseph are the best!

From the owner: Passion for Aviation…read more Flight Training from Zero to Hero. L&J Aviation Inc. offers Ground and Flight training for Private Pilot, Instrument and Commercial. We are always working on adding more course options. We also offer Aircraft rental for FAA certified Pilots

If aviation had a blue-collar hero, it'd be Chris Miller. The guy runs Springfield Flying Service…read morelike a legend who's been single-handedly keeping general aviation alive with a wrench in one hand and a headset in the other. He does so much with so little that you start to wonder if he's secretly sponsored by duct tape and determination. The man could probably teach you to fly using a lawn chair and a leaf blower if he had to. It's not a fancy operation -- no espresso bar, no polished hangar floors -- but what you do get is real-world aviation. You'll learn how to fly, think, and handle anything that comes at you. And you'll laugh a lot doing it. Chris keeps good people around and somehow manages to turn great pilots into even better instructors. That says everything you need to know about the kind of leadership and passion behind this place. If you want to learn from someone who genuinely loves aviation -- and surrounds himself with folks who do too -- Springfield Flying Service is where you start your story.

The instructors are AMAZING!!!! Very patient and each gives you different ways to see sight…read morepictures, tips on how to handle any situation, and no intimidation or cocky instructors. I especially like that they train me for emergency situations too so I feel better prepared. Give them a try!

I had the pleasure of training with Lukas Owen, and I can confidently say he is an excellent flight…read moreinstructor. From day one, Lukas demonstrated professionalism, patience, and a genuine passion for aviation that has made every lesson both productive and enjoyable.

My instructor Bakhtiyar (CFI & CFII) taught me the absolute essentials while planning the future…read moreout for my benefit, He is very set on safety and doesn't cut corners to make progress. After flying and recently soloing under Bakhtiyar's training I am confident in the skills and techniques he has taught me. If I could do it all again I would do it the same with Bakhtiyar. I would recommend Skyview Aviation and Bakhtiyar to anyone looking to learn to fly.

Wouldn't respond to emails. So I guess they are too busy to help pilots who want to fly.read more

Great equipment, Great Rates, Great Instructors. Best rates on Block time in 172's in Northern CA,…read morehands down. I will be doing ALL of my instruction here from now on.

Airplanes are dated and turnover of instructors is frequent.. Experienced at least one cancellation…read moreof a flight lesson each month due to unavailability of instructors or airplane maintenance. The majority of the time the notification of cancellation occurred the day of the scheduled lesson or even one to two hours prior to the scheduled lesson. Owner Martin Campbell will refuse to return any prepaid funds if you decide to discontinue taking lessons, regardless if the reason is medical in nature or otherwise. So, be advised, and pay as you go......

I had a wonderful experience getting my ASES training with Terry. She has a vast amount of flying…read moreexperience to draw on, and the aircraft we used was impeccably maintained, all of which made for a safe and efficient learning environment. Pricing and syllabus are very transparent. Wish I could do this more often!

Pricing is somewhat deceptive. Be sure to budget for extra training time to get signed off for your…read morecheck ride to avoid unpleasant surprises. They advertise advertise check ride fee included in the pricing but I was asked to pay the examiner directly and then paid another check for extra training. The textbook provided written by Burke Mees isn't bad but it did not contain the information covered by the oral examination. Their ground training is almost nonexistent so be sure to obtain and study the FAA seaplane book. Foothills Aviation is a pretty serious place with high standards for precise flying. I just fly for fun and felt out of place here. I came with 600 hrs and instrument rating and I flew with Terry and Jim and Examiner Richard Conte for 10.1 hours but still couldn't fly well enough to meet the standards. I love seaplanes and I'd like to continue flying; however I'll have to look elsewhere.

Mark Kadrich is a patient, supportive flight instructor. He has a deep depth of knowledge of…read moreaviation. He is positive and encouraging. He will make you feel at ease and confident during your flight training. I have received flight instruction from eight different instructors over the years and Mark Is definitely one of the top ones. He is not a young, bored, time builder looking for the next step. He is committed to his students. I encourage you to seek out Mark for all your training needs.

Mark at Maverick Aviation is the best A&P and flight instructor we have had the pleasure of working…read morewith. We arrived from the east coast to purchase a Cessna 150 and elected to do an annual assist vs a pre buy. Mark is a great teacher but demands strict compliance with all work. We appreciated his attention to detail since we were preparing the C150 for a trip back east to North Carolina. It was a great learning experience for my wife and I as we cleaned plugs, removed wheel bearings etc and this was exactly what we had signed on for. In addition, Mark is a flight instructor and was able to get me current in the new aircraft. All things considered, our experience couldn't be improved on, it was great fun and we learned so much from Mark. We left and flew almost 3000 miles across mountains and desert feeling we knew our aircraft and it was airworthy. Best of all, we made new friends.

Maverick Aviation provided just the experience I needed. My instructor, Mark was professional and…read moregave me good tips to work on during my flight review.

So I need a mechanic and taxi over to "hangar 6" Planes are…read morein the way and he isn't there. Nor is he answering his phone. So I have to spend the night. Then the next day he is finally there at 1130am. Just opening up, the guy looks like he sleeps in his hangar. His hangar looks like a fire hazard. My oil leak turns into he wants to rebuild my engine. I taxi away, Jake yells at me to not prop blast his planes. Well if it wasn't looking like a junk yard of planes on the taxi maybe I wouldn't. I left of course, flew a real mechanic out and was charged less then what Jake quoted. I did only have an oil leak. I've put 300 hours on it after. This guy is a joke, don't go to him!

I highly recommend Jake. He performed a pre-buy inspection on a Cessna T206 for me and demonstrated…read moreextensive knowledge, knowing exactly what to look for. He was thorough, eager, and even joined the demo flight to ensure all systems were in top shape. If I were based in California, he'd be my first choice for annuals, pre-buy inspections, and any other maintenance needs. A++!