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    Closed 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
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    Had a great day at Mike Smith Aviation with my introductory flight. Absolutely amazing!

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    Scanlon Aviation

    Scanlon Aviation

    (7 reviews)

    This school has probably the best SLSA trainer in the Bay Area with their Vans RV-12. I'm not…read morefamiliar with their Cirrus program, but if you're a Light Sport pilot who doesn't want to fly around in a Skycatcher all your life check this place out. Patrick and Will have been great in accommodating my checkout and now I have a great platform for improving my skills. If someone leases back a taildragger Kitfox or a Champ then this place will be paradise for me.

    I'm an instrument-rated pilot and have been flying out of Gnoss field with my dad since I was 12…read moreyears old (1978), when Vindar was still in business. My last flight was in 2003 - when I quit flying to do "other things" (including starting a family). When I decided to start flying again in 2017 I went to Scanlon Aviation "to see what had changed and to learn about Cirrus airplanes..." (I was attracted to the enhanced safety of a whole-plane parachute.) Boy was I in for a re-education! Patrick has been phenomenal! A true professional. And I now call him a friend. So much has changed since 2003, I don't know where to start. I went through Cirrus Transition Training in his SR-20 (N150SA) and gained more confidence and professionalism than I've ever had (and that's saying something since my last airplane was a highly-modified Cessna P210N - not exactly a walk-in-the-park to fly). I recently purchased my own SR-22 (with help from Patrick and team) and couldn't be happier. Flying airplanes safely and professionally requires dedication, training and introspection. It's thrilling, fulfilling and humbling all at the same time. I can think of no better mentor than Patrick and the team at Scanlon Aviation.

    Sonoma Skypark - Friendly crew snapped group photos before we climbed into our corners of the basket

    Sonoma Skypark

    (9 reviews)

    What an incredible experience at Sonoma Sky Park! The hot air balloon ride was absolutely…read morespectacular, breathtaking views, smooth flight, and such a peaceful way to start the morning. Our pilot, Mateo, was fantastic! He kept everyone at ease with his humor and expertise, making the entire ride feel both safe and exciting. But I have to give a special shoutout to Jeff aka Bob with double O, aka "Boob," but really Bobo! He had us all laughing before sunrise and set such a fun tone for the whole experience. From takeoff to landing, everything was handled so professionally yet with such great energy. If you're thinking about taking a balloon ride in wine country, this is the one to do. The crew at Sonoma Sky Park truly makes it unforgettable!

    I can't say enough about how wonderful this flight with Sonoma Skypark Hot Air Balloon Rides was…read more Signing the release of liability paperwork gave me serious qualms - was it worth the risk? It gave me pause! But, oh my goodness, this flight was one of the best, most delightful and magical experiences of my life! With Ignacio as our skilled and amiable pilot, the friendly and welcoming ground crew, a flight so smooth, serene and quiet (except for the occasional blasts of hot propane air to keep us flying), the whole hour was jaw droppingly beautiful. Whatever trepidation I felt the night before was immediately calmed. Most of us were novice balloon fliers. The basket with its four nested corners, let us be with our groups in cozy quarters. Our daughter invited us to join her and our 10 year old granddaughter for this bucket list experience. I am so grateful she did! Thank you, Ignacio, for a memorable, enjoyable, take-off, sweet flight and pro landing. We even touched down on a pond and lifted right back up into the air! We saw wildlife - rabbits, hawks, egrets, flocks of redwing blackbirds and starlings. Rolling hills of vineyards, chateaus, homes and gardens... I am still basking in the euphoria of watching the sunrise light up the world below us. What a gift to experience this part of paradise in this way.

    Davis Air Repair

    Davis Air Repair

    (3 reviews)

    Cessna 3912R cleared to lose elevator control or "emergency engine out ditch landing" those we're…read morethe words that I would use if me and my partners stuck with Aeroventure in Petaluma. After a few years with them and pretty shady work I recommended a new mechanic. I decided to go with Phil because Ive met him during my flying lessons out of Davis. Flying the same plane every other day (Cessna 65415) I wrote up a few sqwaks. The sqwaks were mostly resovled by Phil seem to do a good job of it. Since I've seen his work, I decided to do our annual inspection through him at Davis Air Repair. Boy am I glad I did. Let me mention a couple major things that should have been caught during the previous annuals but for some reason never came about. 1.Left magento dead at idle. Now I know why the engine floods at idle and felt like it was ready to stall at around 500rpm. I complained about it to my old mechanic and all she did was bump up the idle to 800 rpm. Nice way to hide a bad mag. or maybe she just skipped the whole idle mag. inspection. 2. Elevator cable locked up and frozen at pivot point. Humm, does it look like I have a death wish? WTF? I don't know how long it's been there but my new mechanic said it's seems to be so long that he only could free it a little bit but suggested to get it replaced. 3. Both left and right brake rotors shot and rusted almost all the way through. Wouldn't that be part of annual inspection? A brake system check? I know it didn't take 12 months for rotors to rust through. I can go on and on with my old mechanic. Phil at Davis Air Repair is different. He discovered all the problems wrote them down, had me come in, show, explain, and what my option are if any. He took the time to answer all the questions I had, and did not pressure us into making repairs that were unnecessary. It was like a 2 hour education session included in our annual. Now that I have gone through this with Phil. We pretty much said will be scheduling another annual with u in 12 months. Did I mention he is also very reasonably priced?

    I was about to be stuck in Davis for the night or a very long time looking for a battery or some…read moresolution to my little Piper going again. Dead battery. Called these folks and I believe the owner himself came out to my plane and volunteered to hand crank. He did it and while I was tending to the airplane he walked away. I couldn't kill my engine yet, so I secured the airplane and then went looking for him. Could not find him to pay him for his kindness and time. I don't believe he ever expected to be paid. A true airplane brother. Thank you so much!

    JetEXE Aviation - My son had awesome flying experience with Capt. Augustine Joseph @ JetEXE!

    JetEXE Aviation

    (49 reviews)

    Super fun! I bought…read moremy son a flight for his 14th birthday. He had never even been in a plane before, let alone flew one. Needless to say he was a bit apprehensive about his flight. When we arrived at the Airport we were greeted by our pilot and instructor Jim. He was very friendly, approachable, and knowledgeable which made my son feel at ease. After a through lesson and overview of the Cesna 187 it was time for my son take the pilots seat. I was happy to tag along. My son read the pre flight checklist from the POA and off we went. Once the plane was at altitude my son had his chance to fly. He was encouraged to bank left and right and shown how to keep the nose leval. It was very exciting to see my son flying the plane. Sadly after about 20 min it was time to land. Jim landed us safely and beautifully. It was a great experience! I don't know who liked it more me or my son? I encourage anyone who has ever wanted to fly a plane to give it a try. In addition it is a very unique and fun gift to give.Years from now my son won't remember what toys or games I buy him. However, his experience of flying a plane with JetExe will last him a lifetime. Thanks for the memories guys!

    December 16, 2017…read more JetEXE Aviation hosted a Christmas party. Invites were sent out, and I RSVP, as soon as I received my invite. The function was held in the hangar. All planes were relocated outside for this event, except for 2 planes. These 2 planes were the back drop, of this function. Welcome, Introductions 630 - 700 pm Drinks & Hors d'oeuvres 630 - 730 pm Buffet - style dinner 730 - 900 pm Door prizes and Silent auction 900 - 930 pm Live band "Golden Caddilacs" 730 - 1030 pm Fund raiser for Charitable 501C3 Snehacare for abandoned children with HIV Http://snehacarehome.org Everything was set up accordingly. They had 3 bartenders, making sure everyone drinks were topped off. LOL The band was playing good music, which had a lot of people on the dance floor, including me and van. The buffet style meal was plentiful and delicious. The line for this meal seemed to flow without hiccups. It seemed Venus was in charge of this department. (she works front desk) Job well done I saw Chris (operations manager) running around and making sure things were in place, like extension cords, to make this event happen.. The silent auctions consist of paintings, trip to Mexico, etc... They also had candles for sale. Not sure up this point how this turned out. Augustine, the owner, greeted everyone, making it such a warm welcoming environment. It was nice to see people involved in aviation and being able to meet them first hand. Can't wait till next party hosted by Augustine !!

    Mike Smith Aviation - flightinstruction - Updated June 2026

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