Van Anda Aviation has a simple business model: make plane rental as easy as possible. Rather than…read morefocus on flight instruction, they focus on making planes super easy to rent...and that they do. They have an impressive fleet of about a dozen planes, all pretty reasonably priced and all are able to be rented with a click of a button. The location on Yelp is a little tricky as they have planes at a variety of airports, including Orlando Airpark as well as Orlando Exec and even one or two others. I was in Orlando back in October and wanted to rent a small craft to get down to Miami and explore Cedar Key. John, the owner of the business made this super seamless and easy. We talked on the phone, he reassured me of the maintenance of the planes and was very responsive. They are cool with you taking the planes out overnight. The checkout process is relatively easy. They have older planes with older radios/avionics as well as newer ones to choose from. I chose one of the older ones and it performed well for the few hours I put on it. Highly recommended!

Purchased a pilot training package for my father, Carson was my fathers instructor for the…read moretraining flight. He started w the simulator training which is Microsoft program that gives one the feel of the controls. Carson was detailed on every aspect of the simulator explaining controls indeptly & patiently. Prior to takeoff, he detailed what he was checking & why, I felt my father was in good hands w him when they jumped into a the Diamond Eclipse plane.The training is 45 minutes, they have comfortable leather chairs, dvd player,kitchen & other amenities (blazing Wifi) if your waiting for flight to land. At the conclusion of the flight he emailed a video of his flight tour.

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Five years ago I started a journey towards becoming a pilot. That journey began at First Landings…read moreand I could not be more thankful. The school is run by a team of professionals that take your flight training as far as you want to go with a pace that matches your lifestyle. The rates for training beat out the competitors while delivering a product that is more personal and productive. The training area is right next to First Landing's home airport (X04) and this is a huge advantage. While training you do not have to waste money and time getting to where you need to practice. The airport is also between several other airports making it an ideal training environment. I pursued my Instrument, Commercial, Flight Instructor, Instrument Flight Instructor, and sport plane Instructor licenses from First Landings. While doing so I was able to compare my experiences with students at other schools. What I found was that not only did I save money, but my training was more productive. Following this I taught for First Landings for several years as a Flight Instructor. The experiences I have gained there have been invaluable in making me the pilot I am today. Thanks to these experiences at First Landings my peers and I are all working for the airlines living the dreams we set out for. If you are looking for a flight school this is the one and there is no better time to start your journey with the schothat will make your dreams a reality.

A fantastic sponsor to our podcast, Runway Life! First Landings has always treated us with respect,…read moreand we recommend this flight school to anyone interested in flight training!

Wow, what a blast. This was a suprise birthday gift given to my father and I by our spouses and…read morewhat a surprise it was. They arranged for the two of us to take "The Harris Chain of Lakes bar hop". We met our pilot "Paul" in Mount Dora. A very professional and knowledge guide with a Jimmy Buffet kinda quality that made us very comfortable from the start. We managed five stops on our tour staying long enough at each for a drink and a quick bite. If you think pulling up to a bar in a limo is cool you really need to try this. There was absolutely no pressure on us. We could stay as long as we wanted but we where more interested in the flying than the drinking. We didn't know how beautiful and interesting central Florida is from the air until now. Each jump resulted in a 15 to 20 minute flight to the next bar. Paul even threw a quick touch and go in on our final jump. This was a unforgettable trip that we will be talking about for a very long time. I definitely recommend them and may be back for another one of their tours in the near future . Cheers till then.

From the owner: We offer Seaplane rides in our Cessna 185 floatplane, which can accommodate 3 passengers at a time…read more We have a full complement of rides that fit any price point and desired length of trip. Rides start at $44 per person for a 10 minute ride around Lake Dora and go up to $219 per person to take three people on a 70 minute ride to the St. Johns River. We offer day trips and adventures to different restaurants and tourist attractions around the Central Florida area. We also provide Single Engine Training at the Private, Commercial and ATP level. ASES training can be provided in our Cessna 185, Cub or a Husky on amphib floats. Ask us about our AMAZING proposal ideas! We can customize any of our flights and would love to take you flying!

Great customer service. It took a while to find the main entrance. We evenly just walked in through…read morea door that was open. It's clean and quiet inside. Lots of different rooms for the students to do their learning. They also have a flight stimulator as a cheaper option. Great selection of planes and they seem to be well kept. They seem to get a lot of business. They have a month waiting list right now.

Yes while the airport has little to no air traffic and you are right up in free air space doing…read moretraining I feel the place falls short example, my instructor didn't know everything, might have been new, I was listening to another flt instructor giving instruction to a new student, wanted to jump up and say yes you know it all but realize you need to humbly teach not show off your knowledge, its about the student learning and passing not walking away feeling you are great, I feel while the FAA passes one as a flt intructor it doesn't mean they are teachers, my plane never started, so flight was cancelled, it got better we rescheduled and then they called me to cancel, really pushing me out after all I had been through, simply, I went to Bartow Airport, yes worth the drive, the airport owns the flt school night and day, so I feel in my many years that this school could be a lot better, might I say the guy at the frt desk was exceptional, really seemed to care, but the execution of quality instruction and well maintained plans fell short, worth the extra expense at ORL or again it was well worth trip to Bartow, they took care of me in one flight and learned a lot, sorry have seen over the years a few schools go in and out Orlando Country old school name, its just an iffy airport over the years and would recommend going outside, you are saving money but there is a fallback with excellence. Its good to be working a pattern or taxi on the ground - ex MCO, it's how you get good. Very odd how when you look at reviews you see Forex trading reviews mixed in.....

Jade at the front desk was incredible. Aircraft came out of paint and we had issues with fuel…read morepayment, and she went above and beyond making phone calls to make sure it was charged properly. Service was friendly and timely. Would come back.

Bob, the owner of Deland Aviation, is one of the finest men I have met in the aviation business…read more Nice facilities, good selection of rental aircraft, good mechanics. Highly recommended.

High-quality flight school all around! I started my Private Pilot Certificate at Embry-Riddle but…read moreeventually switched to Epic Flight Academy to finish after hearing such positive remarks from different friends and pilots. I was able to easily maintain my college courses at Riddle while flying with Epic, so flexibility is possible. From dispatch and maintenance staff to Instructors and Team Leaders, every Epic employee exceeded my expectations in terms of a family friendly learning environment. The C-172S aircraft were all in excellent condition, equipped with G1000. The Epic ramp area is well maintained along with KEVB in its entirety, and you simply can't beat its beautiful location in terms of its Class D airspace. However, as a student veteran, I would have liked to see Epic Flight Academy accept VA benefits to allow student veterans to gain assistance in finishing the remaining flight ratings at Epic, but they do not at the moment. Overall, I would highly recommend Epic Flight Academy for obtaining your Private Pilot Certificate, or any other certificate or rating you wish to pursue.

If you plan on attending the aircraft maintenance school, DONT. This place should be renamed "Scam…read moreFlight Academy" because the quality of education is trash. Some of the instructors dont know whats going on and the others are just mindlessly droning on through powerpoint slide shows. I didnt want to pay 47,000$ to be bored to death, I paid for a quality education and quality instructors, which is what was advertised. ive been here for 5 months and all ive learned is that a place like this rips away your motivation to get into the aviation industry. Dont get me started on the housing department either. The same people that own epic own the apartments they use for student housing, one half is non students and the other half are students. The non students (for a two bedroom apartment NOT beachside and NOT in a good spot) pay 1600$ a month, so why is it that the students pay 3200$ a month for the exact same apartment split 4 ways. They cram 4 people in a 2 bedroom apartment and charge the students double. It doesn't take a genius to notice that this is a cash grab/scam. Fuck this place and fuck getting scammed. All the good reviews are for the flight school, for the pilots, anyone can fly a plane but how many people can fix them? Take care of your students and stop scamming them.

Aviators Academy exceeded all my expectations for flight training. From the moment I stepped onto…read moretheir premises, I was impressed by the professionalism and dedication of their staff. The instructors are top-notch, possessing a wealth of experience and a passion for teaching. Their patience and attention to detail made every lesson enjoyable and educational. The facilities at Aviators Academy are top-of-the-line, well-maintained aircraft. I felt confident knowing that I was learning in a safe and comfortable environment. i moved from across the country recommended by a childhood friend cant thank him enough for connecting me to ahmed seif (the owner) the guy helps from his heart even after my training he looked out after me and a bunch of other students great guy, great community i cannot recommend them high enough

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Very unfriendly. i have had my airplane here for a couple of years snd used to flynin here…read moreregularly when I lived elsewhere. trying to sell the airplane this mornin and went to sit inside for about a half hour waiting for the buyer "We can't have you sitting in here!" What assholes Never again. Overall this airport is unfriendly. rip offs in storage, fuel, and limited rip-off mechanical services.

After a long search i decided to go here for helicopter training, they have the best trainings and…read moreinstructors, well maintained facilities, affordable prices and greatest operations director .

We took a flight with Brandon who is a Certified Flight Instructor and he took us up for a sight…read moreseeing tour. We started with flying over the beautiful central Florida lakes, then we flew over the gulf coast. It was a thrilling and unforgettable experience that my family and I will always look back on with fond memories. This is definitely an awesome experience that we really enjoyed. I even got to fly the airplane all by myself and Brandon walked me through this step by step. He made me feel really confident about flying which was an awesome experience for me. I highly recommended this for people on vacation in the area looking for a fun experience.

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