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 !!

My wife gifted me an orientation flight. When I called to reserve a date, I was told someone would…read morecall me back - didn't happen. I called back after several days and scheduled a flight. Park was great - very nice and informative about flying. We took off, suffered an engine problem and had to declare an emergency and return to airport. I rescheduled, but later called to postpone because of a potential conflict and was told there'd be a $50 charge. I said I'd try to make it for scheduled time. I called before scheduled time to say I couldn't make it. The person I spoke to remembered my emergency problem flight and said he'd get back to me - no one has. Instructor Park - 5 stars JetExe Admin - 0 stars

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.

Regarding United Magnetos, the service is efficient. However, beware of an additional fee that is…read morenot itemized on the official invoice. That cost is upwards of 80 dollars in our case, which is simply a transaction fee for using a credit card. I wasn't able to use other means of payment.

To my knowledge, Norcal is one of the best Part 41 flight schools in Northern California…read more They have a well maintained fleet, and an exceptionally friendly and experienced crew of CFI's. I highly recommend NFC to anyone interested in beginning a career in Aviation.

Desiree helped me today as i was inquiring about pricing from where I am to CFII. Very respectful…read morepolite, and a pleasure to speak with! Thank you and I look forward to getting my certs with you guys~!

This isn't a review of the training program at Wings Flight School, but rather of one their…read moreemployees, Preston, who was extremely helpful to us today. We had flown into Nut Tree from San Jose and was refueling at the pump, when our Grumman Tiger's starter broke. Since it was a Sunday, there weren't any mechanics around on the field to fix it. Fortunately Wings Flight School was open and we came across Preston, who then proceeded to help troubleshoot the problem and put us in touch with a shop that could do it. Preston went above and beyond in helping out a fellow pilot in need and he is a great credit to Wings.

If you are considering learning to fly (or perhaps relearning if a former pilot) this is the place…read more Foothill has great instructors and affordable rentals. You will be amazed at the quality of your instruction, the enthusiasm and helpfulness of your instructors and the completeness of your training. They are honest, Frank and thorough in their training.

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I've been renting from PPTC for the last 6 months after getting my PPL with their help. If you're…read moregoing to be flying a lot it's good to join their club for better pricing or buy hours in bulk. They keep the aircraft well maintained and although some of the planes are older, they do the job safely. The prep they provided and the help scheduling the DPE was invaluable and I passed my first check ride. I strongly recommend them for your PPL training

I've utilized PPTC several times now for their instruction, aircraft checkouts, and Redbird…read moresimulator. I recently got checked out in their G1000 172 and received some instruction in it to check some boxes off for my commercial certificate. I'm an IFR-rated private pilot with about 320 hours. My impression is that their aircraft are kept in tip-top condition. It helps they're owned by the maintenance company who does all the maintenance on the aircraft; so nothing is left unfixed. I've seen some pretty long-in-the-tooth rental aircraft at other local airports. Rates are fair both for rental and instructors. You spend a little less on the hobbs flying out of O69 as opposed to towered airports due to less taxi distance required, closer practice area, and less waiting for other traffic to clear. Overall I've gotten the impression PPTC is a professional outfit with a high standard for their aircraft.

I brought my husband for an Introductory Flight. We were rescheduled a few times due to poor…read moreweather which was frustrating, but our actual flight day was perfect. We arrived early and were happily greeted by the staff. Since we were early, we had the opportunity to go over the preflight at a leisurely pace. The instructor Mike was very patient, positive, and engaged. My husband enjoyed the learning process and was obviously excited to fly. Once we got into the plane the conversation on the radio was upbeat, calm, and patient. I would recommend Mike to any student or adventurous person. Make sure you're filming during the take off, my husbands reaction was priceless. We flew over the Foresthill Bridge, followed the American River, and ended up at Folsom Lake. Such a great view on a clear day!

Yesterday we went on an intro flight from sunshine, our instructor pilot was Wade. His skill…read moreknowledge and abilities were beyond words. The confidence watching him show us his craft of flying and instructing was top notch. I would recommend this flight school for learning this passion for you or a loved one. The air strip was nicely laid out and it was nice day too. The friendly staff was very nice and offered coffee and snacks along with answering any questions. Very good location for amazing views too. The planes are well kept and organized. Thank you

This is not your typical flight school. I spent a year getting certificates and ratings through…read moreSmith Aviation in order to further my career in aviation. I successfully earned my private pilot, instrument, commercial, and CFI (flight instructor) ratings/certificates through them. They had me prepared enough each step of the way to pass each of my checkrides the first time. It's really common in the flight school world for people to start flight training but hit some kind of a wall that they can't get pass and they stop training. People here are watched over and supported quite a bit and as a result, they don't have this problem. Additionally, they have a very high pass rate. Lastly, they coordinate and work with DPEs (outside pilot examiner) to ensure people are able to get checkrides (think of it as a final exam before a certificate or rating is issued). People at other schools have told me they have to schedule their checkrides 3-6 months in advance. I have so many good things to say about Mike Smith Aviation. Please feel free to reach out to me and I can tell you more. I give Mike Smith Aviation 6/5 stars!

A few years ago I took my sons for introductory flying lessons. I was the first one to go up in…read morethe plane. I must admit at first I was scared. Being confined in a small space and so high up was not something I was used to. We flew over San Francisco. At first that was scary. But soon I got used to it and actually enjoyed flying.. My first son went up after me. He really enjoyed the ride. My younger son went after him. Now he gave the pilot a real scare. The pilot told me that my younger son was fearless and really took him for a ride he wouldn't soon forget. I thought for sure my son would want to follow after his uncle and be a fighter pilot when he got older. Luckily it never happened.

Took an Introductory flight here and we had such a wonderful experience from start to finish. Our…read moreinstructor was Binh, and she was an absolute gem. From start to finish she has been so incredibly kind, warm, and welcoming and made something that was pretty nerve wracking feel way more comfortable and fun. We had to reschedule our flight a couple times because of getting sick and weather, but she was very accommodating. She made it her priority that we got the most fun and safe experience that she could :) She did a very good job of walking me through what to do and was really patient with me and took the time to explain parts in depth when I was unsure about someone. She allowed me to take the lead when I was feeling confident but whenever I would start to get confused or too nervous being patient and helping me through those moments. Also I appreciate her reassuring me when she could tell I was getting nervous at certain points lol helped me feel a lot calmer. The entire time she always made sure we felt completely safe with her. This was something that's been on my bucket list for a really long time and it did not disappoint would highly recommend both the experience itself and the instructor! Also, I'm not sure if she meant to do this, but I think the experience cured my fear heights so that was a bonus lol! Definitely would highly recommend!!! So much fun! It's a memory we'll never forget!

Beware‼‼ Some kind of scam…read more Bought on their website through Yelp intro lesson as a surprise present for my husband, later I called to confirm the time and date, did not send any confirmation. They said that their pilot will call. A pilot called asking about my U.S citizenship and later offered illegal schemes for exchanging flights for weed. I do not know is it a new way of scammers but I am freaking out because their pilot keeps calling and harassing me. I blocked number but I left my address, full name and phone number on their website so I am terrified. I am this close to calling police.

Travis Aero Club realized my dream of being a pilot. They are a very good organization with ample…read moreamount of planes for flight training. The knowledge of their CFI's are vast and wide, giving me tips and skills to be fully prepared to be a private pilot. What is even more great is that they have very competitive rates among other flight schools in the Bay Area. Without a doubt, I might be scrounging for finances if I decided to choose a flight school that is closer to the Bay Area. O88 is a quaint airfield with good gas prices yet very close to the Bay Area for your awesome bay tours. In the same token, it is also a gateway to the central valley where the airspace is not congested and concentrate on your solo and cross country airwork. Travis Aero Club is a great flying club and I expect to continue my instrument rating here and be part of the excellent organization.

Travis Aero Club is located at Rio Vista Airport. Their staff is well knowledged and experienced,…read morevery friendly, well-kept aircraft, and an amazing safety program! This is why I drive 1.5 hours from Sacramento!