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    5.0 (59 reviews)
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    Me and my amazing flight instructor Chris!

    10 out of 10 recommend this flight school! Got all my licenses here! The owner Sam takes the time to meet with each student who wants to join to find a flight instructor who best suits their needs. Plenty of planes to fly at reasonable prices and maintenance is on site.

    Ray H.

    I highly recommend learning to fly here! I've been renting/flying here since 2018 and I couldn't be happier. I completed my single engine commercial certificate here in November of 2022. The scheduling of aircraft is user friendly and there's usually an aircraft available to rent when I need one. The instructors are friendly and very knowledgeable. The hourly rates are very competitive- lower than the other flight schools on the field. The aircraft are well maintained with excellent record keeping and the facility is always clean and tidy! Since I've been coming here, I've had the opportunity to get to know the owner, Sam. He has always been professional and honest with me. He always goes above and beyond to keep the flight school running smoothly. Not only is he down to earth and easy to talk to but he does his very best to meet the needs of his clients/students-which I have experienced myself. If you're on the fence on whether or not you want to fly here. Give this flight school a chance because you won't be disappointed! Happy Flying Everyone!!

    Miya G.

    I got my private at Aces High, and I am truly satisfied with my experience at this school. And I'm planning to get instrument here too. Sam, who always responds in less than a minute (yes it's true), is very affectionate to every single student at Aces High. I visited 7 different flight schools, did multiple Demo flights and figured out that having a dedicated and reliable flight school owner is one of the most important things to consider when choosing a school as it influences the atmosphere at the school, the instructors and how maintenance is done. Sam is the friendliest and most trustworthy person I have encountered in the aviation world, and he always arranges maintenance requests right away. The pricing is the best around this area too. All the people I encountered at Aces High are happy with their experience and no one has expressed any dissatisfaction about this school. My instructor Kenny, who is really kind, knowledgeable, and a hard worker, is patient with my mistakes during maneuvers and my English (I'm from Japan). He always tries to make sure that I'm having a good time during every flight and motivated me when I was nervous for my Checkride. I have friends in other schools and heard various reputations, and I honestly think I made the best decision coming here. For those thinking of coming to Aces High, I'd be happy to help out and share information about training here as people at this school did the same thing for me. Miya FYI : I recommend studying for the written exam with King schools or Sporty's and pass it before you start your training which will make your training go smoothly!

    Great school with great instructors! The fleet is well maintained and the hourly prices are fair compared to other schools in the area. G1000 avionics are available on 152 and 172. The simulator is also available when you're ready to begin your instrument training. Another plus for me is that Aces is also perfectly placed close to one of the three runways at Long Beach Airport. When it comes to the instructors, one of the many things you'll notice is that staff works together to get you prepared and will never pressure you to do your solo's and checkrides until you are absolutely ready to go. I showed up to Aces after 6 months of not flying and Bilal did a great job getting my skills and ground knowledge up to checkride standards. I definitely recommend Aces to all potential new pilots and encourage you to stop by to speak to Sam about a discovery flight session.

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    I've been at Aces High Aviation for over a year now and I couldn't be happier with my experience. The entire building, ramp area, and airplanes are always clean and well maintained. All of the flight instructors are welcoming and highly knowledgeable. The owner, Sam, works tirelessly day in and day out to keep the operation running smoothly. In addition, I've met so many amazing pilots here with similar goals and aspirations that are always there to help you. Compared to other flight schools I've been to, Aces High Aviation stands #1 on all aspects.

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