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Squadron 2 Flying. Club is located at Reid Hillview Airport. It's a small flying club where you can learn how to fly a plane. I stopped there today and spoke with Nick about the club and what it means to be a member. Nick tells me that when someone wants to learn to fly they can take lessons from instructors at the airport. In addition, there's a small lounge that you can use to take a little break in. When I was there today I picked up a magazine that was titled, "Learn to Fly!" It was full of information about airplanes and different courses that you can take to become a pilot. Generally the cost is anywhere from $50-$70 per hour. And it takes anywhere from 60 to 100 hours to learn to fly a small plane. Once a year this flying club has a special Saturday where they are open to the public and they provide flights and more information about the services they offer. If you want to become a pilot... I think this is your first stop in San Jose! The people are wonderful and friendly and the services they offer are awesome! Take some time on the weekend and go check them out. You never know... You might find a new passion in flying small airplanes! And when you go there... Tell them Karen sent you and you read about them on yelp! read more

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Here's a more recent review of Squadron 2 All one need do is take a look at the broke down planes on the ramp with flat tires, missing parts and lichen growing on the wings. This seems typical of the maintenance of their planes. Sure, they have some of the lowest rates in the entire bay area but that became irrelevant to my wife and daughter when the engine started sputtering on a flight over the Sierras. The last time I flew one of their planes, there was an electrical system failure. Great real life emergency procedures training but I'd rather stick with simulated emergencies. Like Owen D.'s review from more than 10 years ago, I seemed to be blamed and was told by my instructor that I owe the maintenance guy an apology for sarcastically saying, "Well I guess I'll be driving to LA instead of flying." There's nothing like blaming the mirror for the zit on your nose. Needless to say, the instructor quality isn't much better. One of the ways they seem to build up hours is to sit in the plane with the engine running, blocking everyone else from coming or going. There were many times when I couldn't get out or park the plane because some instructor was sitting there tuning their radio or programming the GPS in the middle of the aisle when they could just as easily done in in the run-up area. With over 500 hours (I know, it's not much), I've been to a few flight schools and clubs. This is the worst I've seem. The office (lounge) has furniture that looks like it was picked up on the curbside. I've been in funky flight schools that were in old hangars (when I was living in a car) that were much nicer than this place. The money you save could be spent on your casket. read more

I flew with Squadron two many years ago. I stopped flying with them after a string of maintenance problems where the mechanic insisted that it was operator error even after I verified the problem with multiple other pilots. In one case (the most immediately dangerous one), the seat went to the full aft end of the adjustment track as I throttled up for takeoff in one of the club's Cessnas. I was able to abort the takeoff without departing the runway, but, using the DG as your sole reference for remaining on the runway is simply not my preferred method of ground ops. I still get similar reports from other pilots who fly with Squadron 2. I think there have been several improvements to the club since I left, but, my impression is they still have a long way to go on the diligence of their maintenance. read more

One of greatest flight school. Airplane are in well mantainnence. It has to follow FAA regulation to fly. flexible online schedule for airplane, instructor, to book or cancel any time. best place for part 61 who needs to work on weekday. convenient airport. with reasonable price. read more

www.squadron2.com this is a great flight club -- and 'tis just great Frank is back... read more

Great flying club alternative to the more expensive places in Palo Alto and San Carlos. Folks are friendly and helpful. Aircraft selection is decent and rates less expensive than on the peninsula. Good range of instructors that love to teach. I like their electronic key system makes checkout quick and easy. read more

I'm new to Squadron 2 as a member and my overall experience with the club has been a positive one. When I first started flying, scheduling of aircraft was a laborious task because it was all done on paper and if the Clerk wasn't available then you had to call back. At Squadron 2 scheduling is done on-line and it is a fantastic upgrade. The staff with whom I've interacted are professional and very helpful. The team of instructors is top notch. Most importantly, the club has as part of its inventory a Warrior III for use by the members. For those pilots, such as myself, who never really warmed up to Cessnas, having a Piper in the fleet makes a huge difference. read more

Not sure what the situation was with the first reviewer, but I fly there for exactly the reason he stopped. The maintenance is unequaled. Yes from time to time a problem needs to be verified but then it's fixed. Pronto. I believe I have flown every aircraft in their fleet and find it's a great club with good prices and the best atmosphere in the bay area. Blue skies! read more

I did some shopping around before I became a member at SQ2. I firmly believe that the past experiences appear accurate, but under the new leadership, ownership, name (only cuz it had to be a NEW name)..it's different. Change was welcome, and it has made a difference. Im absolutely impressed with my CFI there, and the more people I meet there, the more comfortable I am with the caliber of pilot that frequents the flight line. The BBQ socials are great, and I generally meet 1 or 2 people from a past job that I lost track of every month. The Fly-ins could be more regular, but so far every one to somewhere they decide to go, has been a fun adventure. I thought the yearly rate was fair, and the bylaws to the point, and allowed enough leeway with management to be able to cater to special needs/reservations when the time comes. The new WWW site doesnt hurt either, some people there are starting to care (again, under the new direction) and with that, ive also been impressed with the wrenches they have on staff, and they've helped me understand a lot. There are, like many places some older planes, and some newer ones...my goal is to rate in one of the P35s (just got another one on the line). The only drawback I honestly see, is that its not an easy jump off the highway to get there, you have to battle with about a mile of Capital Expressway to get there..but the flying environment is very welcome. Being outside the SFO airspace doesnt make it super challenging for the newer students, but its not as relaxed or "bad habit forming" as an uncontrolled airport where you cant observe and learn crisp radio skills nudged right against busy airspace like SJC. Note..that these are from my POV as a 30hr student. The hills next to the airport make for interesting wind patterns at various altitudes, which brings another facet into instruction there as well. You learn a lot more with the constant immersion into what those do..and rounds out many skills at the airport and down south into the Gilroy training areas that pay off in spades later..diversity in conditions is a plus. Always learning. The KRHV tower staff have been easy to work with, accept misspoken students, and do an incredible job with the number of rough english accents heard over the horn. Thumbs up to the county staff and tower crews. I wish I started doing this when I first thought about it, 20yrs ago now. So yes, I am a student & member there, I did look at things closer to where I live (Watsonville), closer to where I work (Palo Alto), and even other FBOs at PAO and RHV, and found the right CFI and the right environment at SQ2. I hope the next people to read this, find it informative, and their experiences in flying whether at SQ2 or anywhere else, are as pleasant and eye opening as mine have been. PS: I gave up auto racing to fly...flyin's cheaper. ;) read more

I recently moved from my previous flying club to Squadron 2. I must say that I am very pleased with both the service and the prices. The equipment that I have flown so far has been well maintained and the service is very convenient. They have a wide variety of airplanes to rent and even work with SJ fuel to have multi engine aircraft for rent. If you are looking to fly in San Jose, this is a great place to do it! The planes are well maintained and the prices are tough to beat read more

I have flown every airplane at Squadron Two. I've been a member since the 1990s and continue to be a member here. I'm also a member at several other clubs around the Bay Area, however when it comes to value and freedom, this is the place to be. Some of the aircraft may be a bit "cosmetically challenged" however the maintnance here is very good when it comes to overall safety. You can get a very "pretty aircraft" elsewhere if you want to pay three times more, but why? What I really love about SQ2 is that there's no pressure when you walk in the door and the prices are very reasonable. You also won't see salivating CFI's looking for the next paycheck. The CFIs that instruct here are typically in it for the love of teaching and not worried about racking up hours on your ticket. Another benefit is the accessibility of Reid Hill-View airport from a logistical and cost saving standpoint. Now, if money is of no concern to you, then go buy a damn airplane! I would give SQ2 six stars if they had a Super Decathlon, a turbocharged machine and free doughnuts. If your learning or just want good value, two thumbs up for Squadron Two! read more