Let me preface this review by stating the fact that the week I was scheduled to be at Double Eagle,…read morethe weather was not perfect. But, it was for a CPL rating and the weather was very flyable. Based on schedule, and the 3 other reviews, I decided to go to Double Eagle for my CPL rating. I was told that the class consists of a dedicated instructor with 2 hrs in the airplane and 6 hrs ground school every day, with the practical test on the 6th day. I had a few conversations with them, scheduled the date, paid the (non-refundable) deposit, and was told the CFI would contact me with the details of preparation, what to bring, etc. The week before the class I still hadn't heard from the instructor. When I called them, they told me that the instructor assigned to me had quit the day before without any notice and they would assign me a new instructor. I was told that the new instructor was an F16 pilot/instructor. This last part seems really odd since during my discussions with the CFI, he had recently did his CPL (in a C152) and was currently taking a class in College Algebra. I have been a pilot since the 1990's and have owned multiple airplanes, complex & high-performance, that I have flown all over the U.S. The CFI was treating me like a new Private Pilot candidate that he was afraid was going to run us into the ground. In the "ground school" portion, he spent more time talking about flying a traffic pattern than anything else. Opposed to the "dedicated instructor" I was supposed to receive, I was also being cycled into the CFI's schedule with a local PPL student. Instead of starting on Monday, as the schedule stated, the CFI wanted me to be there 9 am Sunday morning to start. That, of course, messed up my whole schedule since I was traveling to Tucson for the training. As for the time allocated to me, instead of the 2/6 (air/ground) per day I received 2.2/2.8 on the first day, 1.4 (all in the pattern)/4.1 on the second day, and 0/2.6 on the third day. On Wednesday morning, with the weather at KTUS stating ceilings of 5500-6000 ft and the practice area clear (picture from when I was driving home is attached), he said the weather was too bad to get the flying time in to be ready for the checkride and wanted to reschedule. I did finish up the CPL elsewhere, not at a "bootcamp" school, with a very smooth practical test. Considering the cost and time, this was the most expensive flight instruction that I have every had and I left with them not even offering me a break on the rescheduled dates, or the option to pick-up where we left off.

This is a full service FBO located on the westramp at Tucson International Airport. They have a…read moremechanic on duty, fuel truck, and a flight school. The 2 options for parking are on the ramp and open bay hangars. Reasonable fuel prices.

Absolutely a great experience with Tyler today!!! We took the flight out to Catalina mountains for…read moreabout 40 minutes and he talked and showed us things around town. I can't say enough good things about him and the experience. Will be recommending and coming back for sure!!!

My friend and I took the Boneyard photo tour and could not have had a better experience. The pilot…read morewas informative and had a lot of knowledge about the boneyard and the city in general as we flew over it to get there. The helicopter was comfortable and afforded good views all around. We flew about 500 ft above the planes so with a good zoom lens I was able to get some great shots of the planes. You can see some of my shots attached to this review. The pilot was very accommodating and offered to fly circles around any plane I was interested in getting a more detailed picture of. As an aerospace geek this was a trip that was on my lifetime bucket list. I am more than happy with the tour and can now happily check it off my list and have approximately 200 photos as a reminder of my trip.

Very best in Tucson. I was tired of getting assigned to multiple instructors. Accelerated was…read morevery efficient and pleasant with one dedicated instructor. Also, they will teach you in your own aircraft. I highly recommend them.

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Had a fantastic first gliding experience! Not only was it fun but I learned so much during the…read moreflight. Highly recommend!

This was a really amazing experience! My first glider ride, and I look forward to going up again in…read morethe future. Phil was great about explaining the process and sharing about all the spots we were soaring over. A wonderful birthday gift, and a good way to experience something exciting and unique!

Stay away!.. I am at the year mark of trying to get the money I had pre paid on my account back. I…read morehave been there multiple times, and no resolve. There are much more honest outfits around to use. Skip this place

I've been doing lessons here for a couple months and it's been a great experience. Aircraft…read moreavailability is good, instructors are very knowledgeable and the program is very organized. My instructor Dwight is an excellent teacher and I'm looking forward to continuing with him for all my ratings. Overall highly recommend the school and Dwight for your flight training.

Erwin is a truly great instructor and mentor, he took my lesson plans for my CFI initial checkride…read moreto the point where they were checkride ready and they impressed the examiner. The examiner commented specifically on multiple changes Erwin helped me make. Erwin gets more students checkride ready than any other instructor I know. He also works with multiple different examiners so he knows how to teach for any examiner not just "teaching the gouge" on a specific examiner. This school will get you to your goals faster than anyone else if you're willing to put in the work.

Passed the checkride for my private in just 10 weeks from starting. Only at this flight school with…read morethese knowledgeable instructors can you expect this result. They actually care about teaching and not just racking up houses for themselves. Loved every second of it! Going to start working on my instrument next! Would highly recommend.

I trained at multiple flight schools for over a year and unfortunately was unable to complete my…read morePrivate Pilot License during that time. In September 2025, I transferred to Alpha Kilo Aviation, and within just two weeks I successfully earned my PPL thanks to Dale's professionalism, structure, and excellent preparation. In November, I completed my Instrument Rating with Chris in only 14 days. His instruction was organized, thorough, and focused on real-world flying, which made a huge difference in my confidence and skill level. On December 12, I earned my Commercial License with both Chris and Dale. Their teamwork, consistency, and commitment to student success truly set this school apart. The best way to describe Alpha Kilo Aviation is professional, efficient, and student-focused. The aircraft are well maintained and reliable, the instructors genuinely care about your progress, and the training environment is motivating and supportive. I highly recommend Alpha Kilo Aviation to anyone serious about flight training and advancing their aviation career.

I gave my 13 year old son an introductory flight for Christmas. His instructor Dale was very…read morepolite, knowledgeable and as my son put it, easy to understand and very comfortable instructing a teenager. The whole experience was amazing for me as a parent too. I didn't fly with him but I was able to watch him take off, fly around and land. Dale gave us so much advice and instruction on what our next steps should be. My son has wanted to be a pilot for years and Dale helped my son see that his future is attainable. My son left feeling empowered and confident. We're looking into enrolling in the flight program now. You won't be disappointed in Alpha Kilo Aviation. Best experience and great people!