David Enloe is a phenomenal flight instructor. He was very good at explaining and teaching the…read moretechniques in a way that I could understand and remember. I always felt comfortable during the lessons, and he was able to push me to complete the tasks at hand in fun and interesting ways. He didn't expect perfection every time, allowing me to make the mistakes I needed to in order to learn and grow as a pilot. David was professional, yet approachable, and I was able to turn to him whenever I had questions. David played a huge role in my interest in a career in aviation. David is amazing at what he does, and I recommend him to anyone looking for a very talented and genial flight instructor.

My introductory flight was amazing. David was very communicative prior to the lesson and during the…read morelesson was always very calm and reassuring. Great instructor!

Flying with D. Damir has been a real pleasure. Flight training will test you, but Damir will help…read morekeep you on track. He was able to explain concepts I wasn't able to get from other sources and helped with practical and test prep. I passed my written and check ride on the first try! I would recommend him to anyone who wants to learn how to fly safely with professionalism and enjoy the process. He continues to offer support as I continue to grow in GA. It was an amazing experience, and the reward is the best. There will forever be before I got my PPL and after my PPL. ‍

I chose my instructor based on flight hours and real-world experience. He has an airline background…read moreand trains not only students but also future instructors. Lessons are flexible, stress-free, and highly professional. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for expert training at their own pace

I recently completed ground school with Graham, and I can't recommend it highly enough…read more What truly stands out is his depth of experience combined with genuine passion for aviation. He doesn't teach the material - he brings it to life with real-world insights and a level of diligence that ensures nothing important gets overlooked. Equally impressive is the atmosphere he created. The sessions are engaging, structured, and enjoyable, making even complex topics accessible and interesting. (Not to forget the bagels he provides each time!) If you are considering ground school, this is an outstanding choice.

Graham is an excellent teacher of the ground knowledge that the FAA requires when you go for your…read moreprivate pilot certificate. He has organized the material into ten weekly meetings. Each lesson is three hours long, but the time flys by because he makes it so interesting. The sessions are video recorded, so enrolled students can repeat any topic that is giving you trouble. What seemed so daunting before now is so easy when I take the practice questions from tge FAA test.

Professional Flight Crew (PFC) This is a great flight training school hands down! The aircraft are…read moremeticulously maintained which of the owner Mohamed Chabeene takes pride in overseeing..As a flight instructor here at the school the atmosphere is friendly and warm always when you come in the front door. Everyone is very happy! Congratulations to Warren House solo last week. Bob Quinn

If you want to learn to fly safely and professionally, this is the place…read more Professional Flight Crew is, hands down, the best flight school in the Bay Area. Here's why: 1. Safety - when you get into a small gasoline-powered machine at 3,500 feet, you're putting your faith, and your life, in the hands of your flight instructor. PFC is obsessed with teaching the right skills and techniques to be a safe pilot, on good days, and in the event everything goes wrong. Their instructors emphasize safe operation, contingency planning, and situational awareness from Day 1. 2. Teaching skills - PFC employs the best flight instructors in the Bay Area. They have thousands of hours of experience, and they have taught hundreds of students to fly. Whether you're a natural ace, or have a fear of flying, they will teach you the skills and techniques you need to be a first-class pilot. 3. The instructors - PFC flight instructors have to be some of the nicest, most patient people on the planet. I have a good time every time I fly with them, and although I've made many mistakes, they are consistently upbeat, positive and encouraging. They won't tell you you've done a good job when you haven't (and you don't want an instructor who does!) but they will support you from your first lesson all the way to your Private Pilot License and beyond. 4. Equipment - PFC has some of the nicest planes and simulators available in Northern California. They have low wing and high wing aircraft, traditional and glass cockpits, simple and complex aircraft, and multiple simulators. Whatever you want to learn, PFC has the equipment to teach you, and it is all immaculately serviced and maintained. 5. Affordability - PFC has some of the most reasonable prices for both instruction and plane rentals in the Bay Area. Learning to fly is expensive, but PFC makes it a lot more affordable than most schools. I can't recommend these guys highly enough. If you've been thinking about learning to fly, this is the place to do it!

Had a great time today flying with Mats..... so sorry that our nephew projectiled vomited…read moreeverywhere! Making memories! Lol Thank you for honoring the flight package we bided on and won, even though the person who offered it up no longer works for you. My Husband and I will definitely fly again! Our nephew.... not so much.

Took lessons here. It was a very fun experience. What made it more fun was the fact that the owner…read morewas very much a good guy who's always around. They have an instructor assigned to you from the beginning. I liked my instructor. Except when he makes me dip the plane to the left when he knows that's what I'm scared to do :). Dipping right was never a problem for me. He was very good and patient that on my third week I could land the plane on my own. Reasonable private lessons. Their planes are clean and never a wait to start a lesson. Loved every minute of my time at this school.

I recently started training with Jato Aviation and have had a great experience with everyone I've…read moreworked with. From the beginning, April (CEO) and Jim (Client Relations) made onboarding fast and straightforward, clearly outlining what I'd be learning and what to expect. My flight training with Jack has been exceptional--efficient, structured, and high quality. I've trained with instructors across the U.S., and he's genuinely top tier. He guided my transition into the G7, was responsive and available by text, and consistently emphasized the key safety considerations and how to mitigate them in real operations. Excited to continue learning with them.

They charged $200 for a 172 and instructor rate was $95 at least in my case. For a checkout I had…read moreto do 2 hours ground with the instructor. They were very proud and protective of their g1000 planes, it was surprising that one of the screens went completely dark right after the takeoff, but they charged me full price anyway. Maybe an OK school. I will never know, because for me just doesn't worth the price.

Bad experience. Didn't get shown anything and was a waste of time. Instructor did everything and…read moredidn't bother to teach

Every year I get myself something for my birthday. Usually, it's something from a department…read morestore. This year, I decided to give myself an experience. The Sundance Flying Club has a pretty crappy website. But don't be fooled by that. If you're looking to pay extra for a pretty website and a prettier office, go for it. If you're just looking for great people who are experienced, knowledgeable, and friendly, give Sundance a call. They answered all my questions before I showed up, and they answered a whole slew of other questions while I was there. Also, I learned that I'm actually too short to reach the pedals :/ (That's right, if you're short you might have issues) But no fear, we found me a booster seat! For a full hour I was a pilot! Master and Commander of the skies! It was fun and controlled, mixed in with just the right amount of bumpy air. After I landed, I got a certificate and my official first pilot hour logged! Truly Awesome.

I'm learning to fly here at WVFC. It's a fun low key club with lots of planes, lots of instructors…read moreand two airport offices (KSQL and KPAO). They also offer ground school and have a few simulators you can rent. They do a lot of club activities in the Palo Alto office. The onboarding for a new pilot who's learning to fly is great.

I've been a member of West Valley Flying Club for a little over a year and I recommend it highly. I…read moream 61 years old and have always wanted to fly but my wife and I raised five children and until recently, the priorities of family life consumed all available time and money. My instructor is Scott Stauter and from the very first demo ride I felt safe and confident in flying with him and learning from him. I also attended ground school at West Valley with Wes Irish as the instructor. Due largely to excellent instruction, I was able to pass both the written and practical private pilot exams on the first attempt. It is a large club with a large and diverse fleet of aircraft as well as a large number of instructors. I suppose with ~40 affiliated instructors there may be a few bad apples in the bunch but I've flown with six different instructors for various check rides or special instruction and they all demonstrated a high level of professionalism and competence. Each instructor provided constructive criticism and suggestions for improving my game that I felt were given in good faith and in my best interest. The fact is I don't pick things up as fast as I did twenty years ago but none of the instructors that I flew with left me with the impression that they were trying to run up the clock. The planes I have flown (five so far) are maintained well and the mechanics are accessible, supportive, and helpful as is the office staff. Scheduling planes and instructors is easily accomplished through an online scheduling system. I fly out of Palo Alto once or twice a week and there have only been a couple of instances when I couldn't schedule a plane when I wanted to. The club has a strong culture of safety and proper preparedness for flight. They have implemented several checks and balances to assure proficiency of both students and instructors as they progress through the training regimen. An argument can be made that they've gone a bit overboard with this and I can understand how this might frustrate some people. But I have to tell you that I went into the PPL check ride feeling calm, competent, and confident and that is exactly how I now feel when I take off with my grandchildren in the plane. All in all, I am very happy with my experience at West Valley Flying Club.