I took a BFR and mountain training with Sue. She's an absolute professional and cool as .. well…read morelike the kids say. When my oldest was almost ready to drive, we went up with Sue. It was an awful bumpy day out of KPAO. The best! Not sure how I can give a higher recommendation. Clear right.

Just finished an 'introduction' to flying lesson and it was amazing! Sue is not only knowledgeable,…read moreshe can express the information in a easy-to -understand fashion. I totally agreed with Jason whom left a comment in 2011 - 'I had never flown a plane before and she made everything seem so easy and straightforward. She walked me through every step, taught me how to inspect the plane and before I knew it we were up in the air.' Highly recommended!

I recently completed ground school with Graham, and I can't recommend it highly enough…read more What truly stands out is his depth of experience combined with genuine passion for aviation. He doesn't teach the material - he brings it to life with real-world insights and a level of diligence that ensures nothing important gets overlooked. Equally impressive is the atmosphere he created. The sessions are engaging, structured, and enjoyable, making even complex topics accessible and interesting. (Not to forget the bagels he provides each time!) If you are considering ground school, this is an outstanding choice.

Graham is an excellent teacher of the ground knowledge that the FAA requires when you go for your…read moreprivate pilot certificate. He has organized the material into ten weekly meetings. Each lesson is three hours long, but the time flys by because he makes it so interesting. The sessions are video recorded, so enrolled students can repeat any topic that is giving you trouble. What seemed so daunting before now is so easy when I take the practice questions from tge FAA test.

This school is unethical. One of their customers rented their airplane and died, after trying to…read morecontrol the uncontrollable airplane for nearly 3 hours. The first thing the school did was try to shed any blame off themselves by suggesting/speculating intentional pilot actions. Their airplane that crashed, N5203H, was also previously totalled in 2016 but they kept flying it anyways. If you love life and care about your loved ones, I'd avoid this school. There are plenty of other schools that won't turn their back on you if you have an accident.

One has to wonder why all of the reviews are more the 3 years old. The biggest mistake made by…read morepeople interested in getting their PPL is naivete. They don't know what to ask. Understand that less than 20% of students actually achieve their PPL. The challenges are cost, availability of instructors and planes, weather, instructor objectives, personal availability, and other minor obstacles. Instruction quality can be both lacking or superior depending on who is teaching. If your goal is to get your PPL quickly, a flight school is a bad choice. Do some research before you decide. I didn't and I've spent over 4 years, $90K, and have had 5 instructors in pursuit of my PPL. If you're not in a rush and are just curious, it will work for you. It isn't easy and requires commitment. Get some guidance and explore the alternatives. Instructors have to complete your training and sign you off for your check ride. If they leave for better opportunities, you have to start over. At $300 and hour for rental and instructor cost, it gets expensive fast.

I recently started training with Jato Aviation and have had a great experience with everyone I've…read moreworked with. From the beginning, April (CEO) and Jim (Client Relations) made onboarding fast and straightforward, clearly outlining what I'd be learning and what to expect. My flight training with Jack has been exceptional--efficient, structured, and high quality. I've trained with instructors across the U.S., and he's genuinely top tier. He guided my transition into the G7, was responsive and available by text, and consistently emphasized the key safety considerations and how to mitigate them in real operations. Excited to continue learning with them.

They charged $200 for a 172 and instructor rate was $95 at least in my case. For a checkout I had…read moreto do 2 hours ground with the instructor. They were very proud and protective of their g1000 planes, it was surprising that one of the screens went completely dark right after the takeoff, but they charged me full price anyway. Maybe an OK school. I will never know, because for me just doesn't worth the price.

I just completed 7 days of intensive ground training with CFI Bootcamp to learn how to teach the…read moremassive amount of material required to pass the CFI practical test. While exhausting, I feel well prepared for this part of the practical and strongly recommend Mike Shiflett / CFI Bootcamp. CFI Bootcamp is not a "diploma mill". Mike's oft-stated goal is to make you a competent instructor with an eye to the eventual checkride. This approach pays off. During the week I was there, three students took the practical and all three passed. The CFI Bootcamp maneuvers lesson plans, regulation overviews, endorsements guides and FOI materials are understandable and professional. They have curated FAA documents and publications, from handbooks to relevant AC's and legal opinions, into one place. Beyond that Mike provided important "inside baseball" on how the industry works, how to set student expectations while keeping them motivated and how to practically run the small business called being a CFI. Bottom line: Getting this rating is hard work, but CFI Bootcamp made it a better experience and, I believe, increased my odds of a first time pass.

Rachel is an exceptional CFI, and I'd give her top marks across the board. In my time training with…read moreher, she's helped me gain confidence rapidly, she adjust to my schedule as a full time employee and we text each other constantly to encourage review and help maintain learning appetite on a repetition status. She's meticulous, thorough, and always open to different teaching approaches but make sure the specifics are understood and maintained. What stands out most is her willingness to try different angles to explain things, very intelligent approach in simplifying but assuring the importance and magnitude of the lesson. She's always focusing on details. She gives clear, direct feedback, making learning relatable. I highly recommend her to any student pilot, she's absolutely the kind of instructor who elevates your progress and makes the journey enjoyable. She's great listener, kind heart and awesome human being Five stars all the way!

I was a highschool student being advised by Ilumin education. My counselor was always so helpful…read moreand never had me stressed or overwhelmed. The thing that sets Ilumin apart is that they don't stress out students or discourage them. I was always so stressed about the admissions process but thanks to the team at Ilumin I always felt supported and ahead on the college admissions process.

There are not enough words to express our appreciation for Ilumin Education and the work that Kyra…read moredid with our two sons during their college application process- it was definitely one of the best decisions we made for them. From the very beginning, we appreciated how accommodating Anthony was given our limited time and how forthcoming he was with the information we needed to make our decision. Kyra was phenomenal! Although our kids were among many of her students, Kyra was so attentive and committed to their experience, helping clarify their interests in majors and helping them give voice to essays that were authentic to who they are- this was definitely not a cookie cutter experience! She was always supportive and well organized so our kids never felt overwhelmed or pressed for time. When we expressed concerns about the pathways for a particular major, Kyra put together an impressive presentation on the various options convincing us this pathway is fitting for our son. Kyra kept us in constant communication so we didn't need to worry about any hiccups or missed deadlines. We are so lucky to have found Ilumin Education to work with; they made the college application process seamless and actually enjoyable! We know that their involvement was key to our children being accepted to their "reach" schools! Thank you, Kyra, Anthony, and the entire team at Ilumin Education!

David Enloe is a phenomenal flight instructor. He was very good at explaining and teaching the…read moretechniques in a way that I could understand and remember. I always felt comfortable during the lessons, and he was able to push me to complete the tasks at hand in fun and interesting ways. He didn't expect perfection every time, allowing me to make the mistakes I needed to in order to learn and grow as a pilot. David was professional, yet approachable, and I was able to turn to him whenever I had questions. David played a huge role in my interest in a career in aviation. David is amazing at what he does, and I recommend him to anyone looking for a very talented and genial flight instructor.

My introductory flight was amazing. David was very communicative prior to the lesson and during the…read morelesson was always very calm and reassuring. Great instructor!