I relocated from the Bay Area to Riverside during my PPL training due to an Air Force PCS to March…read moreARB. I chose this school for convenience and because they advertised Piper Archers, which I had been flying, but upon arrival I was told they had sold them, so I transitioned to their Cessnas. After about 15 to 20 hours, I was becoming comfortable in the new aircraft. During a short field landing, I applied firm braking as part of the maneuver. On a hot day, the left main tire failed. I took responsibility and agreed to cover the cost of the tire replacement. I was then charged $300, while a document at their front desk clearly listed Tire and Labor as $222. When I raised the discrepancy, I was told over the phone the difference would be refunded. About a week later, I received an email stating the refund would not be issued and that the form had been rectified to match the higher price. Because of this incident, I was told I was not a good fit for the school and was advised to train elsewhere. Flight training is already a significant financial commitment, and situations like this make cost transparency even more important. The issue here is not the tire, it is the inconsistent pricing and reversal after acknowledging the discrepancy. Being shown one price and charged another, then having it changed after the fact, is not a good standard for a training environment. I would strongly recommend prospective students get all pricing and policies clearly in writing before committing, or consider training elsewhere.

Making the appointment was easy and flexible given we went on Valentines. Waiting for our…read moreinstructor upon check in gave us enough time to look around the room without feeling like we're waiting too long. Our instructor was great, I felt safe as I learned and he wasn't hesitant to any answer. He allowed me most of the flight to control minus part of the landing which I was ok with and it opened my eyes to the amount of multitasking a focus that's needed during flight. Before I left, he walked me through everything I need to kick off if I'd like to continue with schooling. 10/10

Quoc Tran was a fantastic instructor for my BLS CPR certification class. He went above and beyond…read morewith hands-on instruction and succinct notes that really helped consolidate the importance of the subject matter. I feel comfortable and qualified to step in an emergency situation and help out when needed thanks to Quoc.

Had a great and informative training with Quoc! He came early to set up everything and was ready to…read morego. Quoc was well knowledgeable and answered any question that we had! Definitely recommend!

I just wanted to leave a quick review because I notice many reviews on here that are poor. Ms. Gwen…read moreis a great counselor. I also must say Candi that runs the office is great as well. She has wonderful communication, always helps with processing my payments, and responds quickly to questions. The class schedule really met my needs as well, being on the weekend and over zoom. I have nothing but good things to say. Also, I want to say when you sign up pay attention to what you are signing up for. Read the documents they provide you so you aren't surprised later if you miss a class, etc. As an adult, it is your responsibility to read the rules of the program and ask questions if you are concerned about anything.

Gwen was amazing I appreciate her so much! The classes went…read morewell and were very informative, and interesting!

Amazing school! I searched Multiple flight schools before making a decision on where to spend my…read moremoney. I am glad I stuck with CAS, Leo and Raquel are very experienced in the industry and maintenance is top notch at CAS. I owe all of my success in the industry to California Aviation services. If you have any doubts, don't..

I agree with a couple of these comments. This school does not deserve to be called a "141" flight…read moreschool, which usually calls for more structure, and high quality in thorough flight instruction. There is an extreme lack of consistency, organization and professionalism. I am always bumped around the schedule and switched off between different flight instructors who hardly know where to start because they're not sure what I've done, what I need help on, and how to even organize a thorough flight training session. Many CFIs even rush through preflight procedures if the student is taking too long. I've only been there for a little over three months, and have already been with six different instructors. I'm only still here because I made the unwise decision of putting lump sums on the flight training account, assuming that this school would be great(they have a policy that does not allow students to take money out of the account once it has been deposited). They do not follow an organized curriculum, as a 141 should, and prioritize the foreign students because they "pay more" and are set for a "faster career track" despite you paying a great deal of money too (heard from a discussion between CFI's). Edit (reply to owner/comment below): I asked if I could possibly take the money out the account, and was told that California Aviation Services does not allow that. I never said you had an "upfront policy", rather, I said you had/have a "no-refund policy". This is the only "item" you seem to clearly disagree with. Yes, you agree that you prioritize other/full-time (foreign) students, which is what I said. However, if you're 141, which is what I searched, asked about and paid for, then students shouldn't have to compete for time/flight spots. If a paying student makes a flight reservation, they should not be bumped to another time, rescheduled to another day, or put off entirely for a week or two, simply because of another student. I literally sat on this school's wait-list for three months so that I could (from what I was told) be given promised time and a set/consistent schedule for flight training. Also, I've never seen or discussed a syllabus/set plan to follow through with for flight training. Most of the flight instruction I've had does not seem thought out/planned, but rather random "go with the flow". I just recently met and hardly see you, much less see you review any flight/ground instruction during sessions. What's nonchalantly checked off by some CFIs does not equate to following or assure of a set plan/syllabus. I appreciate your refund for the remaining funds on my account.

I can't say enough good things about this daycare! The staff are kind, attentive, and truly care…read moreabout the kids. My children are always happy and excited to go, and I've seen so much growth and learning since they started. The environment is safe, clean, and welcoming everything a parent could hope for!

I love having my child in this day care. The front desk girls are so sweet and helpful. The women…read morethat run this school truly care and love the kids! My child talks about the teachers all the time at home ! She loves Mrs. Holly & Mrs.Meech & Mrs.Mia so much! I feel like my child is safe at this school which is huge to me!! I would recommend all parents to check out this day care.

Terrible experience, would not recommend. There's a menu posted to show what the kids will be…read moreeating that month . They do not follow it . They serve whatever they have . They do not check to see if the kids actually ate . They are not allowed to bring in their own water . There is no one securing the entrance/ exit . One instructor told me my daughter ate this and that . It was strange because I know my daughter is picky . I asked my daughter what she ate that day and she said nothing . Goes to show they will lie to the parents to make it look like they did a good job taking care of your kids . The director or woman in charge is very careless . There was issues with my fees and she did not do much to help . Everytime i tried to cancel our reservations she would try to convince me not to . I ended up not needing a reservation that she basically tricked me into keeping "just in case" . I had to pay 2 weeks of child care I never used. Will not recommend this place especially if you have kids that cannot speak yet . Who knows what they go through and there is no way for you to know because they will lie to protect their business .

Taking my children out of this school was the best decision I made. When we started at the school…read morewith Ms. Samantha as the director we were in love with the school and staff. As the years went on to the current director you could feel the atmosphere change to a more hostile one. My children went through countless teachers with the current leadership and it just all makes sense now since unenrolling. For all incoming parent looking at this school definitely pay attention to the leadership here they are the reason we chose to leave. They charge a crazy amount for the summer fee and half the things they plan they end up canceling or barely even inform the parents of the dress up days. During the tye dye day if you don't provide your own shirt your child doesn't get to participate even after the parents spend an extra couple hundred dollars for a summer fee that's should cover the cost of shirts for the whole center! Your children will come in contact with countless germs and that is totally normal in a school setting but not even being informed if you or your child comes in contact with Covid during the height of the pandemic is beyond wrong! I honestly don't understand how this place is still in business with how it is being ran.

My kiddos have been going here for almost a year and I can say that I have had a very positive…read moreexperience with the staff and director here. My kids learn real curriculum here and it shows in our every day activities at home. I'm so glad to be able to bring them here every day knowing that I'll be updated throughout the day with pictures and just general uodates of my little people. It really gives me piece of mind. My kids are definitely at a daycare that views them as an extension of their family, and for that I'm very happy to have found KinderCare for my babies!

WORST CARE CENTER EVER! I wish I could give this place 0…read morestars.... the manager or director Amanda does absolutely nothing. She just says what ever bs she can think of to cover her ass. DO NOT bring your kids here!

It's cool for the parenting class. They bribe you with a $30 Amazon gift after you finish but if…read morethey like what u pick and u don't pick up the item immediately then they will take you item or give it to someone else.

They really care about the families they help. Offer many options and resources for familiesread more