I have had the pleasure of flying with Ray Brown of Top Gun Flight Consultants. He is the expert…read morethat experts call on when they need help. Captain Brown is a charismatic Master Flight Instructor. His knowledge of the flight training business is second to none. If you have any questions related to flight training, like how to pick the right flight school and instructor then you need to call or email Captain Brown. Having his signature in my logbook is one of the highlights of my professional flying career.

From the owner: Top Gun Flight Consultants is a 15-year-old company founded by one of the most famous, most…read morehonored, and most decorated pilots, Captain Ray Brown. We are experts in flight training and flying courses and will guide you through all areas of the process so you can enjoy flying the skies, worry-free. We provide personal help in the following areas: learning to fly, flight consulting, personal instruction in your aircraft, plus aircraft aquisition and leasing.

Terrible service. No central office coordinating anything for plane rental. No follow up, no…read morecommunication.

I finally got to use a gift certificate that I received right before covid hit. Thankfully, they…read moredon't expire. I went up for an hour of dual with Mark, and my girlfriend came along for the ride. We did some cruising around the area, and a touch & go at Lost Nation before heading back to Burke. I hadn't been flying for a long time, so was happy to have an experienced instructor like Mark by my side. He was easy going and friendly, and it was a great time. I'd highly recommend T&G to anyone with an interest in aviation. Thanks!!

Wholly disorganized and dysfunctional organization for renting. I am a PPL who was hoping to rent a…read moreC172 while visiting Cleveland. I booked a rental checkout and subsequent rental, and ultimately was no-showed by my CFI and received zero communication from the club. Weather impacted my initial checkout date, and I was able to reschedule with another CFI, but this was all done via text to CFIs without any central coordination from an office or flight desk. My CFI did not show up during our assigned checkout time, completely wasting what little time I had visiting Cleveland.

My first experience with T&G Flying Club was this spring when I went on their trip to Key West and…read moreCuba! It was a once in a lifetime opportunity to experience a country with a great group of people at a very reasonable cost (because if you are exploring a new country, who better to go with than people who literally flew around the world?!). Both instructors and members of the club went as well as non-pilot friends. General Aviation flying is a truly wonderful experience. Aviation was always a love and interest of mine and from the start I noticed that both the instructors and the pilots they trained are calm, confident, and very knowledgeable about aviation. I had so many questions and everyone was more than happy to share their knowledge, and the club members let me sit up front in the right seat on the way back so I could learn even more first hand! When I found myself in Cleveland again this summer, I took my first flight lesson with Corey. He quickly assessed where I was, explained what we would be doing in the air and we took off! He explained all the maneuvers very clearly and took me through practical exercises to demonstrate the concepts in flight (What happens if you make a turn only using the rudder? What happens if you cut the engine?). His instruction was so good that I wound up controlling the plane for the whole lesson with Corey making adjustments only when necessary. It is still somewhat surreal when I recall that I flew and landed an airplane! Learning to fly with T&G allows you to learn serious skills in a friendly and unintimidating atmosphere. I can't wait to get back into the air!

Took my wife on a flight for her birthday. Overall the communication with the company was good and…read morethe experience was nice. I agree with one of the previous customers -- it's a bit pricey for a 20 minute ride. The interior of the helicopter left something to be desired. The seats WERE NOT Luxurious. It was advertised as a romantic 23 mile flight. It sort of felt like we were riding in a Ford Kcar and definitely not a Mercedes or Cadillac of helicopters. A glass of $6.00 champagne was OK but hardly a romantic getaway. I was actually expecting a box of chocolates or even a red rose in the cockpit. Or even a pilot in a white captain's outfit. The pilot pointed out a couple of obvious landmarks. I assume if you are not from Cleveland his narration may have been a little bit more valuable. When we were back safely on ground, my wife pointed out the the pilot was looking at his smart phone in one hand while flying the helicopter with the other. Yes, that's unsettling. Again, it made for nice experience. Unless they come up with some additional amenities I personally believe that this will be a one time only experience with this company.

The flight itself was amazing. Our pilot Cody was a great…read moreguy and very informative. He coached us the whole way through and made us very comfortable. The only problem with the experience was with the customer service. And this seems to be an on going issue that has not been fixed yet. I spoke to three different guys in an hour and got different answers from them all for what was an easy fix. They were rude. They were passive. And honestly cheapened the experience. COACH YOUR GUYS BEFORE THEY RUIN YOUR BUSINESS

I had been looking for a flight school for my teenage son, who aspires to be a pilot, and I came…read moreacross American Winds on Groupon. With such a great deal, I couldn't pass it up. When I called to get information and to schedule the lesson, I was overwhelmed by the amount of information I was given. The woman asked about my son's height and weight to determine the plane he would be assigned. Being tall and thin, she told me he would fly a Warrior, which is a low-wing plane. She told me the fuel and taxes were an additional $44 and an additional rider would be $30- can't go wrong with either! She told me that if he was interested in getting his license he should have an FAA log book. So, I bought him one for his 17th birthday and told him he was going to fly the following morning. Hey couldn't believe it! We arrived at our scheduled time and met his pilot, Josh, who is a recent graduate from Kent State. He asked if I would be flying with them and I said I hadn't planned on it. My son, however, wanted me to and what mom would pass on that?! We flew over West Branch and the surrounding area- all the while getting continuous, in-dept flight instruction and information. I sat behind the two of them taking pictures with a happy heart. Josh provided my son with so much instruction that impressed us both. He treated us with so much respect and professionalism that would impress anyone. After the flight, Josh made the first entry in my son's log book, which was so cool! This was such a fantastic experience from beginning to end. I hope to return and highly recommend American Winds to anyone interested in becoming a pilot.

From the owner: We are a private air charter that specializes in serving individuals and small- to medium-sized…read morebusinesses who need an economical charter flight alternative. We feature the Piper Seneca II, which is 60% more cost-effective than commercial airlines and traditional charter jets.

Did the $40 per man 5 min. Helicopter ride from PIB airport. Seemed much longer than 5 min but…read morethat's the quote. Loved it!! Great safety record, nice little Robinson 4 seater. 2 man min to go for a ride. They also offer the $100 per man super ride but I didn't go for it. Always wanted to ride in a chopper, magnum pi style and this sure fit the bill. I'm guessing the pilot was a military man, great dude and fine pilot. Felt very safe and yet was hyperventilating from the excitement. U can feel the wind up there, views for miles!! Do it, it's a blast and so easy. If u see the chopper just grab a date and go up and book!! Once in a lifetime thing!!!! Love it 5 stars.

Michael and Shane were WONDERFUL! Michael was very knowledgeable and honest about what kind of…read morewait times we could expect! Shane let my friend and I explore and take pictures during the ride, but did point out some very cool points and gave us some interesting facts. HIGHLY recommend! Way less scarier than any plane!

Yeah, I get my haircut here too. I mean, what's the worst they could do to me? Yes, it isn't…read moreconsistent because you always get someone different. But that doesn't matter to me. And actually, they've always done at least a decent job, sometimes a really good job. But the prices are always really low. So give a good tip. I hear AllState is a Cleveland institution. Don't know much about that, but I believe it. The signs on the place aren't very clear on their hours, not sure why. Closed Sunday and Monday. So if you want a cheap haircut, this is the place to go.

First off, I want to say that I think it's great that these folks are learning a trade. Second,…read moreI've gotten MANY good cuts here so an occasional bad cut is no big deal, which is why I will still give them 3 stars. Today I got a REALLY bad cut from a newbie (see photos)....Both hilarious and disturbing. And I can't believe the guy who was helping the newbie let me leave with my hair looking like I just left my redneck trailer. I had to use the hair trimmers to cut it all off. Could have given myself a military cut and saved the time and money.