Finding a CFI can be challenging. I like the more friendly, one on one time of a private instructor…read moreinstead of a school. Eric is a great guy and you can tell he's in this for the same reasons you are; passion for aviation.

From the owner: Flight Instruction Flight reviews…read moreInstrument proficiency check Private Instrument Commercial

Wow What a great experience Kaylin Smith was very, very professional. She explained all the aspects…read moreof the flight from take off the landing she answered all of my sons questions and made sure he was ready and allowed him to fly the plane. my son had a huge smile on his face from start to finish.

Great flight school, the instruction is the best and I would recommend it for anyone. Have had a…read moregreat experience with my flight training here.

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.

Solid school run by former military aviators (including a NASA astronaut) who teach the basics of…read moreformation flying. In addition, they have a course in "upset recovery" which helps build confidence in the aviator.

Truly outstanding training. It was a pleasure to be taken through my paces with Schlimmer and…read moreMonty. Two outstanding pilots!

I did my training outside of Eastin Aviation and wanted to rent for fun and time build for my…read morecommercial license. I initially reached out and they were quick to respond and quick to schedule. The checkout flight was done in good time and very informative. Brent and his school have an amazing system, and being with them for some time now I have such an appreciation for the amazing planes, the efficient renting system, and all the amazing CFI's that are ready to help and responsible students that leave the plane nicer than before. I recommend anyone looking for renting for fun or time building or even starting a new rating with them any day because of the tight efficient system and such nice planes! Have fun flying!!

Top notch outfit. Instructors are very knowledgeable! Training is customized and convenient.read more

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!

I needed to build the rest of my multi engine hours, and I was recommended this place by a family…read morefriend. They were able to get me in the next couple days to build out the remaining hours I needed very fast efficiently. Thanks Mohan.

I came to Arizona Flight Training Center in 2025 for my Multi Engine IFR rating and had the…read morepleasure to train with John Broz. I had a very positive experience with this flight school. Whenever I go to a flight school my number one concern is safety of the aircraft and the overall experience and training acumen of the flight staff. Arizona Flight Training Center has both in spades, very well-maintained airplanes and if you're lucky enough to train with John you will have the best chance of passing your check-ride. He knows exactly what to focus on both in the class-room and in the air. I am confident in his ability to assess students and unlike other flight instructors who might rush you through the training and take the chance of failed checkrides John makes sure you're ready for that test. His schedule was flexible even though he was in high demand. I recommend coming here for that rating. - Dave H.

I started my flight training January 2020 with the University of North Dakota. UND is a very…read moreexceptional school. I am not an employee but a former student. You will not find a school in Arizona with better instructors and better airplanes. There have been several occasions where instructors or faculty have gone above and beyond to make accommodations or make things easier for a student, I will always be grateful for the time I have spent at UND & I would happily recommend it to anyone looking to get flight certifications. I now have an amazing job and I contribute my smooth transition into the job with the amazing multi engine flight training I got at UND. If you have any questions about UND find Rex and he will happily help you get on the right track.

An incredible school. The program is very informative and the culture at the school is among the…read morevery best. The people there will get to know you and encourage you at every step of the way.

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.

I moved my wife and kids from Minnesota to Arizona in spring of 2023 to pursue my CFI certification…read moreat Leopard Aviation. Their estimated cost was $5,500 and completion in 6 to 10 weeks. I kept my schedule open for lessons. For the first 5 weeks, I met with my instructor about 3x/week. My check ride was scheduled for July, right on schedule with what the school had initially outlined. Two days before the check ride, for the first time in my training, my instructor said he didn't consider me ready and cancelled the exam. Shocked but following their judgment, I continued to study and work with my instructor. At this point he had stopped putting me on his schedule unless I specifically asked. Otherwise, I didn't hear from him. Eventually I switched instructors, but the new one was much the same; flying with me often for the first few weeks and then not communicating unless I reached out. In addition, I asked every week if there was an update on a check ride date, to which the invariable response was, "We're working on getting you a check ride next month." This continued for 5 months -- studying like it was my full-time job, pushing my instructor to put me on his schedule, paying for extra flights to keep up my skills while my instructor said that the check ride was just around the corner -- until January 2024 when I reached out to the owner of Leopard. I told him what was going on and, after his own digging, he told me that my instructor had no intention of scheduling me for a check ride and didn't believe I knew the basics of flight (I had at this point passed my PPL, CPL, and IFR rating and had over 300 hours of flight time). This was the first I had heard anything of this sort. I told the owner, and he responded, "you know, a lot of these young instructors would rather sugarcoat their feedback than be blunt." This meant leading me on for 8 months, over 30 flights and costing me over $15,000, his response was that I should either start over at Leopard or move on to another flight school. I called Red Rock Flight School in Mesa to book a "report card" flight with their chief pilot. His review confirmed what I already knew. The chief pilot said that I clearly knew what I was doing and that Leopard did not properly evaluate my skill level as I safely and successfully flew a plane I had never flown, with INOP gauges. I immediately started at another flight school flew with them 9 times (mostly to learn a plane I had never flown) and passed my check ride on the first attempt. Under no circumstances would I recommend Leopard Aviation. The integrity of a school comes down from the top. In Leopard's case, the owner did not take any responsibility for the way my instructors had led me on, cost me 3x the money and 5x the time with nothing to show for it. Instead he offered to let me spend more money at his school or leave my investment behind and start over somewhere else. To close, a quote from Leopard Aviation's website: "We focus on being efficient with your time and resources, providing clear guidance and strategies to success, and reducing the frustration and stresses that can develop with flight training. We believe anyone can learn to fly, and that there is no such thing as a bad student, only a bad instructor."

I had never heard of this place before until my coworker reached out to try and plan a girls' night…read morethere. We signed up for the Blankets & Besties workshop, where you make a chunky blanket. You get to choose your color from a list and note it when you register on their website. It was $85 before tax and came with 5 skeins of yarn, with the option to add more (I think for an additional $15). I also put in the notes on my registration the names of my friends so that we could sit together. The workshop was at 6pm on a Friday and lasted about two hours. There was my group of three and three others, plus the owner/instructor Lauren. Her instructions were easy to follow, and she would jump in if we needed help. I made a few errors, and she was able to fix them for me. I ended up making my loops too loose on the outside and too tight on the inside, so my blanket came out a bit small. But I think it was decent for my first attempt. It's so soft. I keep it on my couch to use as a lap blanket. We all had a great time and would definitely come back to try other workshops. My coworker had tried one of the resin workshops and really liked it too.

I would not recommend this company. It was overpacked with 24 people and one person working the…read moreevent. There wasn't any tutorial of anything. The leader just said instructions quickly and with everyone doing so many different projects at same time, she couldn't go step by step to show anything or show different techniques. I was told that the resin would fall off the sides of the wood but I could put resin if I wanted. Well, it didn't fall off the side and looks bad. We luckily had a nice couple across from us with experience using resin and helped us along the way. I also googled things along the way (like how much resin is too thick cause that was never mentioned). For the price I paid I should not be googling information or asking other customers.