Took my Dad flying for Fathers Day here! The instructor was amazing and we had a lot of fun!read more

Thank you, the inspiring pilot, for leaving reviews. The new…read moreTD Redbird sim is starting to be a huge hit. Regarding a request for a multi-engine sim, Redbird has the SD AATD that negotiations are in place, cost being the most significant issue. We will somehow get it. Mr. Weaver .

From the owner: Based in Pearland and minutes from Houston, Weaver Vector is the leading Pearland Flight School for…read moreflight simulators, ground school training, UAS training, and pilot certification. Many pilots have learned to fly with Weaver Vector because we offer the best flight training period. Why are we different than other flight schools? We share your passion for flying, and it shows while our instructors work with you during the process. We help you find the right instructor that fits your needs, schedule, and personality. We are there to mentor you along the way to ensure you feel comfortable about what you're doing and learning. That makes us the #1 flight school in Pearland, Texas! Book with us now for pilot training flight simulators, customized ground school, oral prep, and general aviation consultations.

Joy is THE BEST!! This is the coolest flying operation with the best Texas hospitality. I was…read morereferred here because I am going to buy a vintage taildragger and this was the place to go per local instructors. Joy and her awesome husband Jerry (wizard airplane mechanic and a pilot himself) have such a friendly operation and GREAT instruction. I'm a former F-16 pilot and take my training seriously and want it to be professional. That's the ONLY way Joy does it. And if she makes a radio call while we're flying, invariably one of her former students will recognize her and say 'hi'--this is the respect this Texas Lady carries. Even doing acrobatics, she will not tolerate a lopsided loop or a crooked cuban eight. If you want to learn to fly starting out or adding a type rating, and you want to do it the RIGHT way, this is the place.

I took 10 hours of instruction here in Citabrias. Joy is an absolutely amazing instructor. She is…read morepatient and always polite and kind. I can't imagine a better flight instructor. If I still lived in Houston, I would definitely have worked up to my PPL and advanced ratings here.

This is going to be a kind of a different review as I am not a student pilot or a CFII, but my…read moredaughter is at Flying Tigers. If you are interested in learning to fly as a hobby, working your way to the airlines, or you or a family member is interested give them a try. They are located at Ellington Field, which is a great location in the Houston area. Take a discovery flight, that's when we knew as parents that this is what she wanted to do. They are busy, but when the weather is good, everyone flies. Reach out to Rudy and ask for a discovery flight or schedule an evaluation with an instructor. My daughter loves to fly and instruct, and we couldn't be happier for her. Her name is Jordan

Make sure to distinguish CFII Brian from Bryan. Both are great instructors. Brian is a super pilot,…read morehe often wears gloves when he flies with his students. Bryan is not a super pilot and never wears gloves. I promise I'm not getting paid to leave this review. ~ Alfred ~

I've been flying with Harvey & Rihn for over10 years and have completed multiple biannual flight…read morereviews, along with many enjoyable flights. Over that time, I built a strong relationship with the school and truly valued the experience. However, over the past period, I began noticing a shift in the environment. I've recently experienced unprofessional behavior from staff, including an instructor, Frank Davis, who used inappropriate language and cursed at me during a ground session. Additionally, a new office manager became overly intrusive regarding my flight times, creating unnecessary friction. There were also administrative issues that raised serious concerns. When I returned from a recent flight, the staff member on duty did not close out my receipt and told me I would be contacted the next day to handle a $95 fuel reimbursement. As a result, I was never given a receipt by them. Instead of resolving it, the office manager later contacted me asking me to pay again. I provided proof of the original $469.80 charge posted to my credit card and even had a representative from my bank confirm the payment directly with them. Despite this, I was then told that without a receipt from them, they would not reimburse the fuel--even though they never provided that receipt and they had the fuel receipt showing I paid out of pocket. To be clear: they failed to provide documentation, then used that same missing documentation as the reason to deny reimbursement for a legitimate expense. At that point, it felt like an attempt to keep my $95 reimbursement, which is extremely concerning and, frankly, unacceptable. My most recent in-person interaction ultimately confirmed that things have changed. On this occasion, I departed later than planned and communicated that I would be returning later than my scheduled time. Before leaving, I confirmed with a staff member that someone would still be present when I returned, and I was assured they would. When I got back, the owner, Debbie, was on the phone and clearly upset that I had exceeded my scheduled time. I fully understand the importance of scheduling and take responsibility for the delay. However, when I apologized, I was told, "Pay the rental and get the hell out of here." At 51 years old, and after years as a loyal customer, I found this level of disrespect shocking and completely unacceptable. Mistakes happen, but professionalism and basic courtesy should never be compromised--especially with long-standing clients. It's truly disappointing to end a relationship with a place I once genuinely enjoyed. However, based on these repeated experiences, I've made the decision not to return. If you're considering flying here, I would strongly encourage you to carefully evaluate how customer interactions are handled. My recent experiences reflect a level of service that has become rude, dismissive, and unprofessional. I cannot recommend any longer based on how this situation was handled

I tested for my Commercial UAS and was pleasantly greeted by Shelby in the office. Her awesome…read moreattitude set my mind at ease before the exam. Explained the process and was very thorough. If you ever need to take an FAA exam. Give them a try!

Outstanding! I've been a private pilot for about 7 years…read morebut needed a post-COVID refresher. Modern Pilot has a clean modern facility, with a nice choice of well-kept and clean aircraft. My favorite is the Diamond DA-40 for now, possibly the only one you can find for training/rental south of Dallas. The star of the show is their Cirrus lineup and sim. Perfect for transition training to the remarkable SR 22. They're dedicated to safety, have shown flexibility to accommodate my busy schedule, and have been so supportive and encouraging. Great attitude, planes, facility at a nice low stress airport. I'm truly enjoying my experience and encourage anyone seeking to start or continue their flight training to visit.

They ran a special last Thanksgiving offering a helicopter hog hunt for $1695. My friend and I each…read moreponied up the $1695 and planned on an awesome hog hunting trip within the next year... Not so much. Apparently, they've had some major logistical problems and are not honoring the hunts anymore. I have tried over 40 times to get in touch with them, with only a blanket email stating that they are having difficulty and that they will coordinate refunds someday to everyone that has purchased with them. Someday. I have not heard from anyone at their company yet, and am still out $1,695. Hopefully, I will get my refund eventually. Doesn't sound like I'm the only person in this situations either (Obviously I'm not, my buddy was screwed too). So, if you are thinking of booking a cool hog hunt like we were... BUYER BEWARE!

Groupon offered this again, so I purchased again for my friend as a gift. This time he was able to…read moreschedule, and Groupon gave us a refund for the first one we purchased. Check in process went smooth, they allowed observers to stay for the classroom part, and we were able to take pictures and video of the flight. It turned out to be one of the best Christmas gifts I have given. It is just too bad the owner (retired military who seems to have a chip on his shoulder) made the first experience so bad.

I'm a photographer in the Houston area and have used Apex Helicopter twice in the past for aerial…read morephoto flights of the region. Both times, Brett was my pilot. The company was reasonably priced, professional, and the pilot was very responsive to my needs as a photographer. In fact, I am in the process of scheduling my third photo flight with them for hopefully next week. If you need helicopter transportation, a tour of the Houston region, or a photo flight of the area, I would recommend Apex Helicopter .

I went on a discovery flight a few months ago, and it was AMAZING. I'll admit, I was a little…read morenervous, having never been in a helicopter before, but after 10 minutes I couldn't have been more relaxed. I even got to fly the helicopter! After that, I decided to sign up for lessons. Less than 2 months later I had my private license, and I am currently working on my commercial rating. Highly recommend Apex to anyone who's interested, and maybe a little nervous about going in a helicopter.