I highly recommend training at Scottsdale Executive Flight Training. Currently as a 777 Pilot and…read morecertified flight instructor myself, I sent my daughter here after a disastrous time at Sierra Charlie Aviation. She spent over 6 months at Sierra Charlie Aviation and because of their incompetence, lack of awareness and poor scheduling, I pulled my daughter out of their program and sent her to Scottsdale Executive Flight Training. She was paired up with her instructor Maddie Moles, whom I cant say enough good things about. Under Maddie's supervision and instruction, my daughter, Calie has far exceeded and excelled at this flight school. They keep you informed, aware of progress and have a plan in place to keep their students moving forward at all times. Not only was Maddie instrumental in Calie's progress, the Chief pilot and head of Cessna training, Nick Lane, went above and beyond to make sure Calie was ready to pass her check ride without issues. Calie is looking forward to continuing training here at Scottsdale Executive!

Booked a surprise flight pilot ride for my wife on here birthday, however, it was a flop, and the…read moreflight was canceled on her birthday due to bad weather. We got to know about it once we reached the airport. Anyways we had to reschedule and as per availability, got for 2 weeks later. My wife loved it and it was a nice experience overall. Not easy to handle Cessna's but worth the once-in-a-lifetime experience. The pilot who flew with my wife was nice and welcoming. He engaged in small talk and did not let my wife bore me during the flight by answering all the queries. Taking away one star since I had to followup multiple times for the downgrade difference refund.

Wow What a great experience Kaylin Smith was very, very professional. She explained all the aspects…read moreof the flight from take off the landing she answered all of my sons questions and made sure he was ready and allowed him to fly the plane. my son had a huge smile on his face from start to finish.

I did a bit of homework before I booked a Discovery Flight as a treat for myself. I talked to a…read morecouple of aviator buddies, and all have said this place was really good. I've now been here twice, and the staff have been great both times. Initially, I came for a tour and then set up a Discovery Flight a few weeks later. I was paired up with a female CFI, and it was a really good fit. CL was amazing with me from start to finish and really took the time to show me things, and I really appreciated that. We did a flight pre check, and then both climbed in and got ready to fly. The great thing about this place is that they have all the same Cessna 172s to teach their students. And, they all use G1000s EFIS. Maintainence of planes are done in-house, and everyone talks about how regularly they upkeep their planes and all are in very good condition. It was really fun going on this Discovery Flight, and I'm hooked! The next step is to get the process going to get my PPL...so I'll be back here soon enough.

Definitely a great training center for aviation. I've enjoyed my time at this location and little…read moreairport.

Arizona flight training center is an amazing school to train at! Nothing but a wonderful experience…read morehere. From Rick the owner, to Sean the chief pilot, Judy and Leann at the front desk, they are all very welcoming. I have been there since private pilot and am currently finishing up my CFI and couldn't be happier. I want to give a huge recommendation and shout out to my instructor Christian. I was one of the lucky ones who didn't have to hop from instructor to instructor until I found a good one. I was paired with him from the start and he is extremely knowledgeable, experienced, professional and safe pilot. He has over 10,000 hours of experience and yet is still somehow able to be extremely passionate about teaching new students. I felt like I got the attention I needed from him as if I were his first student! His training was extremely efficient, and thanks to him I am a very well trained, experienced and competent pilot. If you come to Arizona flight training center to train, I highly recommend you ask for Christian! I have no doubt you will receive proper training to above and beyond the standards!

Ben has been an excellent flight instructor for me and is honestly just a really nice guy who's…read moreeasy to learn from. He's a true people person who actually listens and understands how I learn, then adjusts his teaching to match. That made every lesson productive and comfortable. He's knowledgeable, calm, and safety focused, and the way he explains things makes challenging concepts much easier to understand. I was able to earn my Private Pilot License with Ben, and I'm now continuing my training with him as I work toward my IFR rating. His briefings and debriefs are always thorough and constructive, and I never feel rushed or talked over. Everyone else I've met at Leopard Aviation has also been awesome. The other instructors, including Logan, are always friendly and take the time to say hi when I walk in, which genuinely makes me want to keep coming back. I'd highly recommend Leopard Aviation to anyone looking for high quality instruction in a welcoming, professional environment.

Great flight school. All new C172's with G1000's. 10/10 recommend. The instructors, front desk, and…read moreowners are all helpful and available and have made getting my ratings a wonderful experiences.

Nice people, but having to buy my own insurance, and then pay full price for the rental didn't work…read morefor me

From the owner: Ever wanted to fly, but not sure it's for you? Take advantage of our "Discovery Flight", a…read morehands-on 30 minute flight where you get to actually fly the aircraft. A half hour flight is only $100 Private License Instrument Rating Commercial License CFI/CFII Multi-Engine Multi Instrument Flight Reviews Aircraft Rental Trial/Discovery Flights

I trained at multiple flight schools for over a year and unfortunately was unable to complete my…read morePrivate Pilot License during that time. In September 2025, I transferred to Alpha Kilo Aviation, and within just two weeks I successfully earned my PPL thanks to Dale's professionalism, structure, and excellent preparation. In November, I completed my Instrument Rating with Chris in only 14 days. His instruction was organized, thorough, and focused on real-world flying, which made a huge difference in my confidence and skill level. On December 12, I earned my Commercial License with both Chris and Dale. Their teamwork, consistency, and commitment to student success truly set this school apart. The best way to describe Alpha Kilo Aviation is professional, efficient, and student-focused. The aircraft are well maintained and reliable, the instructors genuinely care about your progress, and the training environment is motivating and supportive. I highly recommend Alpha Kilo Aviation to anyone serious about flight training and advancing their aviation career.

I gave my 13 year old son an introductory flight for Christmas. His instructor Dale was very…read morepolite, knowledgeable and as my son put it, easy to understand and very comfortable instructing a teenager. The whole experience was amazing for me as a parent too. I didn't fly with him but I was able to watch him take off, fly around and land. Dale gave us so much advice and instruction on what our next steps should be. My son has wanted to be a pilot for years and Dale helped my son see that his future is attainable. My son left feeling empowered and confident. We're looking into enrolling in the flight program now. You won't be disappointed in Alpha Kilo Aviation. Best experience and great people!

I met with Sawyer Aviation several times to work on a plan to accomplish a multi-engine/ commercial…read moreadd on. I was impressed with the professionalism and how structured the process was. I ended up working with them to get the rating done. Jonathan, the head of the flight school, was the CFI I'd be working with. I'm so glad I did. He was able to teach to my learning style and we worked really well together. We met early and stayed late to get me ready for the check-ride. Coming from northern California, I booked out a week to accomplish the task. Unfortunately, the DA-42 Twin Star broke. A broken fuel injector in one of the engines made it impossible to train in the limited time frame. I had to leave and come back. On my second trip back, the night before the check-ride, I got news of a friends passing in an aviation incident. Thanks to Jonathan's prep, the following day, I was able to pass the oral portion of the check-ride with flying colors and discontinued on the flying portion. I re-booked for a return visit. Upon coming out, the aircraft had an other issue during one of our flights. Sawyer's in house mechanics both times went above and beyond to get the aircraft back in service but the parts needed to be special ordered from Europe. Being in aviation and an aircraft owner, things like this just happen no matter how well an aircraft is maintained. Throughout this process, I was able to witness a side of aviation that most don't get to see. Sawyer's maintenance team rocks and worked their butt off to make sure things are tip top. Even though I wasn't able to finish my multi-engine commercial add on at Sawyer, they did take care of me. Jonathan built a foundation for me to finish a few months later back in northern California and I earned my ratings. I wouldn't hesitate recommending Sawyer Flight academy because not only did they treat me well, they training I received was top notch.

Loved the experience. It was my first time as well as hubby's first time. Bought a 30 minute sunset…read moreflight over a city of our choice (nearby of course) for a romantic birthday surprise for the boyfriend. We both did not know what to expect. Specially him who had no idea what we were doing there. Lol the 2 wonderful guys were kind enough to keep everything a secret for the hubby. We enjoyed every second seeing the sun set. It was beautiful! After our flight with our amazing pilot we had a champagne toast. Definitely looking forward to another one.

What an awesome flight school. I earned my PPL here not too long ago and I have no complaints. My…read moreinstructor was the best and all the other instructors were incredibly helpful. They worked with my schedule to get me in for flight lessons during the weekends and were available to answer questions throughout the week. Greg, the owner, is also a DPE. I was very nervous going into my checkride, but he eased my nerves and it felt more like a conversation than an exam. I highly recommend him as a DPE if you're looking to schedule a checkride. If you're in the Phoenix area and want to learn to fly, this is the school! I'll be sticking around for my instrument rating and beyond.

I am 59 years old with over 40 years of flight experience, and I am currently working toward my…read moreflight instructor certification. Choosing Fly Goodyear has been one of the best decisions of my aviation journey. The school offers superior flight training in a professional yet friendly environment that makes every lesson both challenging and enjoyable. My assigned Gold Seal instructor has been outstanding--demanding higher standards from me with every flight while providing the support and knowledge needed to reach those goals. The balance between professionalism, safety, and camaraderie is what sets this school apart. Whether you are brand new to aviation or, like me, pursuing advanced certifications, Fly Goodyear provides the quality instruction and atmosphere that makes success possible. I highly recommend this school to anyone serious about flying.

Finding a CFI can be challenging. I like the more friendly, one on one time of a private instructor…read moreinstead of a school. Eric is a great guy and you can tell he's in this for the same reasons you are; passion for aviation.

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