What an awesome flight school. I earned my PPL here not too long ago and I have no complaints. My…read moreinstructor was the best and all the other instructors were incredibly helpful. They worked with my schedule to get me in for flight lessons during the weekends and were available to answer questions throughout the week. Greg, the owner, is also a DPE. I was very nervous going into my checkride, but he eased my nerves and it felt more like a conversation than an exam. I highly recommend him as a DPE if you're looking to schedule a checkride. If you're in the Phoenix area and want to learn to fly, this is the school! I'll be sticking around for my instrument rating and beyond.

I am 59 years old with over 40 years of flight experience, and I am currently working toward my…read moreflight instructor certification. Choosing Fly Goodyear has been one of the best decisions of my aviation journey. The school offers superior flight training in a professional yet friendly environment that makes every lesson both challenging and enjoyable. My assigned Gold Seal instructor has been outstanding--demanding higher standards from me with every flight while providing the support and knowledge needed to reach those goals. The balance between professionalism, safety, and camaraderie is what sets this school apart. Whether you are brand new to aviation or, like me, pursuing advanced certifications, Fly Goodyear provides the quality instruction and atmosphere that makes success possible. I highly recommend this school to anyone serious about flying.

My husband recently needed to complete additional flight hours for training, and we decided to fly…read morewith SkyWay Flight Club. From the moment we arrived, the entire experience felt exceptionally professional, organized, and welcoming. We met the instructor directly at the flight gate and were guided to the aircraft with such ease and efficiency that it immediately reflected the high standards this flight school clearly upholds. The instructor was incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and reassuring throughout the entire process. You can tell they genuinely care about both safety and the success of their students. My husband had an impressively smooth and effortless takeoff, and the calm, confident environment made the experience enjoyable not only for him as a pilot, but for me as well. What truly stands out about SkyWay Flight Club is their evident commitment to excellence in flight training. Their emphasis on safety, professionalism, and individualized instruction creates an atmosphere that feels both sophisticated and highly supportive. It is clear why so many aspiring pilots trust them with such an important part of their aviation journey. The aircraft was exceptionally well maintained and equipped, and the entire operation felt polished and thoughtfully managed. Whether you are beginning your flight training journey or simply building additional hours, SkyWay Flight Club offers an experience that feels elevated, dependable, and genuinely first class. We left incredibly impressed and look forward to flying with them again.

Before I had my mid life career change.... I spoke with…read moreseveral pilots at many different airports. All said this school was top notch. One school I interviewed at said they would hire me on the spot if I went through WESTWIND school. That's just to tip of my reasons. I drive almost at hour each way and havnt found a better group of people wanting to help at any time with any questions. I have received my PPL and IR rating. Will def continue here

Went here on a Groupon. $99 for 45 min. flight and 15 min. training on simulator. My wife got it…read morefor a gift knowing how much i love to fly but never got beyond video games. It started out bad as my reservation was cancelled due to weather and no one called. They said they did but i never got it. Anyways, I wasted a trip there only to find that out. Strike one. Next week we tried again. Weather was perfect. Our instructor, Steve, was very friendly and patient. We proceeded to the simulator. The deal was for one person, but they let my wife come in and watch and then come along on the flight as a passenger so it really becomes a deal for 2 which was cool. The trainer explained a lot before i started the simulator. He was quite thorough. I was nervous just on this thing, but I flew that and did fairly well. Then we moved out onto the flight line. He went through the pre-flight inspection on our Cessna trainer with me. Boy, there is like a hundred things to check before you fly. But I'm glad because it's all about safety. He fired up the engine and taxied over to the runway. As we were waiting for clearance from Clarence he asked if i want to take off? I nearly crapped my pants. They usually don't let you do things like this but i guess i exuded such confidence. (LOL). We ended up having to hurry out of the way of more traffic so he took control to get us going. Then he had me take the wheel and pull up when we got to speed. It was awesome! I was flying! He let me fly the whole way as we climbed, banked around and headed to Lake Pleasant and back doing different maneuvers and teaching me about navigation. As I descended into the airport he asked me if I wanted to land. Again I nearly soiled my Fruit of the Looms. I've had trouble with the rudder pedals before and declined knowing I could send us into the ditch by wildly swerving left and right. But I got us pretty close to the ground before he took over. I've done this one other time at another facility and they didn't give me this much control and time at "the stick" or training. If you are looking for something different and novel to do, I highly recommend this. I was on an adrenaline high all day!

Amazing school! I was about to sign up for another larger flight school then decided last minute to…read morelook at some reviews. I'm so glad I did. I've had great experiences, expectations have been exceeded, my instructors are professional and extremely knowledgeable. Easy access to DPE's which has saved me a lot of time and stress. I've heard horror stories from other people who have gone to some of the larger schools, and I'm lucky that I can't relate. Planes are maintained really well, great avionics, safe environment to learn. I've never felt pressured to do a flight that I wasn't comfortable with while still safely expanding my limits. I love that they tailor every part of the process to the individual. My instructors, Riggs, Andrew and Kyle are top notch. Even instructors that aren't assigned to work with me are willing to help and answer questions. Alex is my go to whenever I have a question! She is probably the most knowledgeable pilot I've ever met. I can't imagine where I would be in my aviation journey if I hadn't taken a second to look at the reviews. I'm so grateful I ended up at American Flyers!

Thank you Adam!! Just took the three day course to pass my private pilot written exam. The course…read moreand material was spot on. The instructor did a amazing job of answering questions and keeping us on track. Start of the first day I was nervous about passing. By the end of the third I had confidence to take the exam. I scored a 91% on the practice test Then a 90% on the actual exam!!!!!! Adam- your awesome!

Ben has been an excellent flight instructor for me and is honestly just a really nice guy who's…read moreeasy to learn from. He's a true people person who actually listens and understands how I learn, then adjusts his teaching to match. That made every lesson productive and comfortable. He's knowledgeable, calm, and safety focused, and the way he explains things makes challenging concepts much easier to understand. I was able to earn my Private Pilot License with Ben, and I'm now continuing my training with him as I work toward my IFR rating. His briefings and debriefs are always thorough and constructive, and I never feel rushed or talked over. Everyone else I've met at Leopard Aviation has also been awesome. The other instructors, including Logan, are always friendly and take the time to say hi when I walk in, which genuinely makes me want to keep coming back. I'd highly recommend Leopard Aviation to anyone looking for high quality instruction in a welcoming, professional environment.

Great flight school. All new C172's with G1000's. 10/10 recommend. The instructors, front desk, and…read moreowners are all helpful and available and have made getting my ratings a wonderful experiences.

I highly recommend training at Scottsdale Executive Flight Training. Currently as a 777 Pilot and…read morecertified flight instructor myself, I sent my daughter here after a disastrous time at Sierra Charlie Aviation. She spent over 6 months at Sierra Charlie Aviation and because of their incompetence, lack of awareness and poor scheduling, I pulled my daughter out of their program and sent her to Scottsdale Executive Flight Training. She was paired up with her instructor Maddie Moles, whom I cant say enough good things about. Under Maddie's supervision and instruction, my daughter, Calie has far exceeded and excelled at this flight school. They keep you informed, aware of progress and have a plan in place to keep their students moving forward at all times. Not only was Maddie instrumental in Calie's progress, the Chief pilot and head of Cessna training, Nick Lane, went above and beyond to make sure Calie was ready to pass her check ride without issues. Calie is looking forward to continuing training here at Scottsdale Executive!

Booked a surprise flight pilot ride for my wife on here birthday, however, it was a flop, and the…read moreflight was canceled on her birthday due to bad weather. We got to know about it once we reached the airport. Anyways we had to reschedule and as per availability, got for 2 weeks later. My wife loved it and it was a nice experience overall. Not easy to handle Cessna's but worth the once-in-a-lifetime experience. The pilot who flew with my wife was nice and welcoming. He engaged in small talk and did not let my wife bore me during the flight by answering all the queries. Taking away one star since I had to followup multiple times for the downgrade difference refund.

Emily was absolutely amazing! She is a world of knowledge and it's obvious she cares! My daughter…read moreloved her discovery flight and cannot wait to get started! Check them out! You won't be disappointed!

I signed up for the discovery flight, neither planes worked and had issues. I guess that's as a…read moresign, but instead I persisted and still couldn't get on a flight. They do not offer refunds even if your trip has issues. Tread carefully or pick a different company if you are shopping around

If you haven't flown an 1960's twin Comanche, definitely get familiar prior to training here…read more These guys will take your money, get you flying and have a check ride scheduled on the fourth day, which sounds good in theory; but doesn't work if you're completely new to twins and the Comanche. They really don't care whether you're actually ready for the check ride. It's a 'assembly line' mentality. I hadn't even practiced a single engine approach by check ride time!! (I've got over 1400hrs TT, IR and commercial)

Knocked out the CAMEL add-on in five days. Ground school and a flight on Sunday. Flew Monday -…read moreWednesday and then had the check ride early Thursday morning. They want to see you succeed. My instructor and was great to fly with. A couple of the mornings I hopped in the back seat to observe another guy getting his add-on. Highly recommend doing that if it works out - it gives you a great chance to observe and learn while not having to fly the aircraft. Spend some time before showing up reviewing the information under the "PA-30 downloads" section. Also - for those coming from out of town (like I was) - recommend you familiarize yourself with the Phoenix VFR sectional, KDVT airfield procedures, and KGEU (Glendale - we did lots of touch-and-go's there). It's extremely busy airspace, so it helps to be familiar with the area. Foreflight on the iPad was a big help. Thanks again guys ________________________________