Brian Smith is a fantastic instructor and I was very prepared for my private checkride (and…read morebeyond). The lessons are very rigorous, and he will push you to your full potential. Put the effort in and you'll come out a skilled, disciplined pilot with solid mechanical understanding. He also has a meticulously maintained and updated 172 with good availability. Highly recommend!

I have used Brian for my Mirage training and certification for several years, and have found him…read moreextemely knowledgable about the PA46 and very helpful in maintaining my proficiency in all the operational processes, BFR and IPC checks. I highly recommend him, and would like to emphasize his communication skills. Some instructors have the knowledge but not the ability to communicate that knowledge in an effective and useful way. You can be current but not proficient. Brian makes me proficient, which is safely and effectively, going beyond just fulfilling the legal mandates. While currency keeps a pilot legal to fly, proficiency is what keeps them alive and ensures they can safely manage complex scenarios and make good decisions.

That was a BLAST!!!!! Ryan did an amazing job and was extremely patient and informative. We saw…read morepods of dolphins and the occasional shark. It was the most visceral time I've ever spent in a plane. We could slide the canopy open in flight to wave at the beach goers. I will do it again! Thanks

"The blue distance, the mysterious Heavens, the example of birds and insects flying everywhere --…read moreare always beckoning Humanity to rise into the air." ~Konstantin Tsiolkovsky, The Successes of Air Balloons in the XIX Century, 1901 - Dude! I went flying today over the Gulf in a seaplane. It was sooo much fun! We took off from LuLu's on the bay at 4607 Legendary Marina Drive, Destin, Florida 32541. I flew with Ryan, and he was great Flying is a blast, and flying over the Emerald Coast takes it to Blast X 100. -

Pray Aviation is a flight school dedicated to the success of their students. Everything I have so…read morefar experienced here proves how skilled the staff are at creating a welcoming learning environment for students of all skill levels. Additionally, Pray is located just outside of Pensacola's airspace, allowing students to have great learning experiences in both controlled and uncontrolled airport environments!

Great flight school Felicia, Angie and the instructors make you feel right at home! No fuel…read moresurcharge so prices are as written plus tax so they are affordable. Have all the maintenance on site and can fly planes in from other facilities if needed to ensure you're not stuck waiting on aircraft.

I am currently taking flight lessons here and am enjoying it. They fleet includes older airframes…read morebut are well taken care of. They have the Bell Jet Ranger, Hughes 260B (2 seater rotary) and a few Cessna fixed wing that are fun to fly. The instructors are great and although the prices for rental and instruction are a bit higher priced than what I researched I recommend them. Very knowledgeable and the fleet is well maintenanced.

With a parts, maintenance, hangar and flight planning offerings Eagle Aviation Academy goes above…read moreother pilot instruction facilities.

Very knowledgeable flight instructors, was very impressed with the quality of the service they…read moreprovide. The airplanes were well maintained and was a very very fun experience

Best experience ever. I was always on the fence if being a pilot was for me. Now I'm in loved with…read moreflying. Saw views that was out of this world.

Outstanding group of people. I needed a checkout in their Archer to take some grandkids flying and…read morethey were super helpful. The office manager, Rebekah, was very helpful in getting the administrative and scheduling aspects complete, and Jacob T. was tagged to complete the flying portion. He was very thorough and helpful, explaining details about the airplane, and flying in the local area. I appreciate his easy demeanor and professional attitude.

Great experience so far flying with PensacolaAir. Very friendly and helpful staff. Arielle really…read morehelped me get comfortable and confident flying the piper Cherokee before I started renting on my own. Rental prices are very reasonable as compared to other local flight schools. Their reservation check in/out process via Flight Circle is very quick and easy to use.

I like specialized flight training and agricultural flying appeals to me because its a departure…read morefrom the typical in that its low level, high excitement stick and rudder fun! Emphasis is placed on safety and practical skill development and refinement. AG Flight has a nice selection of well maintained aircraft including taildraggers if that's missing in your log book. Bainbridge airspace is mostly uncontrolled, which I find is a plus, compared to the congested and controlled overlapping class airspace in SE Florida where I tie down my aircraft.