I recently stopped by Fly Whiskey Tango in Scottsdale and was really impressed with the flight…read moreschool and hangar. Seeing a full lineup of Cessna 172s with brand new interiors was a refreshing change. Every aircraft is equipped with Garmin touchscreen avionics, and they even have a plane with A/C, which I'm excited to fly. The pricing impressed me the most. Going to take advantage of their summer special. Looking forward to my first flight with FWT!

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.

I was gifted an intro to flight class through Virgin Experience Gifts, and Classic Air is the…read morevendor they connected me with. I had an absolute blast. A huge shout out to my CFI, Cal, who was awesome. He was very friendly and patient. Despite it being a basic intro course, his chill vibe made it an enjoyable experience. I'd highly recommend this place to anyone interested in aviation. The Apache Junction reservoir and the Superstition range at 5k feet sure is a pretty sight. Thanks, Cal and thank you Classic Air Aviation!

So, at KFFZ many years, nice Redbird and a descent fleet. But, now nearly a whole year, nada. And…read morethey don't reply to emails I have sent about 7 in the past 10 months. Apparently they are 'going to be' at KCHD...but after the 'summer' was 9/21/2024...Now a month later, their site has that message...their sim and planes I am guessing are at KCHD now..but I am guessing. I have wanted to do a training recurrency event with them...they'd be a good fit for my recency. otherthan Classic..in the entire valley NOW...zero. The valley isn't the 10+ years ago place and is 100% ANTI general aviation...it's a 'monetize' every human...place..A person wanting a 'fair' and quality IPC and FR...in a sim and then a finish up in a twin..with 3 landings...to get 'fresh' is out of luck unless that person although extremely proficient and competent...will not maybe will be charged 7x the real net cost..via "we only always do it that way" which means a IPC and FR and 3 landings will cost ya 400% because "that is how I do it"..IN Denver or Seattle or Van Nuys or Houston or Dallas, REAL metros that LOVE and protect G.A. pilots..you can have a choice of FTD's for a full IPC or a array of schools with a quality AATD and a nice twin...in a week I'd have 4 of those...not true in the Phoenix metro...it was long long ago. Even ERAU at KPRC and ASU at KIWA and UND at KIWA ..."gee man we USED to let folks fly our FTD x2 and have their IPC we won't now..only our $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ program customers TOUCH our sims." so now if you live in this area...lots of luck get re-ready for resumes out...Not happening with quality and time frame...and Twins in this area are marginally maintained or charged rates that are SAME as Van Nuys or Denver..so much for Valley of the Sun low costs of living. where a CHD studio apt. unf. is $1700 + electric per month.

I met with Sawyer Aviation several times to work on a plan to accomplish a multi-engine/ commercial…read moreadd on. I was impressed with the professionalism and how structured the process was. I ended up working with them to get the rating done. Jonathan, the head of the flight school, was the CFI I'd be working with. I'm so glad I did. He was able to teach to my learning style and we worked really well together. We met early and stayed late to get me ready for the check-ride. Coming from northern California, I booked out a week to accomplish the task. Unfortunately, the DA-42 Twin Star broke. A broken fuel injector in one of the engines made it impossible to train in the limited time frame. I had to leave and come back. On my second trip back, the night before the check-ride, I got news of a friends passing in an aviation incident. Thanks to Jonathan's prep, the following day, I was able to pass the oral portion of the check-ride with flying colors and discontinued on the flying portion. I re-booked for a return visit. Upon coming out, the aircraft had an other issue during one of our flights. Sawyer's in house mechanics both times went above and beyond to get the aircraft back in service but the parts needed to be special ordered from Europe. Being in aviation and an aircraft owner, things like this just happen no matter how well an aircraft is maintained. Throughout this process, I was able to witness a side of aviation that most don't get to see. Sawyer's maintenance team rocks and worked their butt off to make sure things are tip top. Even though I wasn't able to finish my multi-engine commercial add on at Sawyer, they did take care of me. Jonathan built a foundation for me to finish a few months later back in northern California and I earned my ratings. I wouldn't hesitate recommending Sawyer Flight academy because not only did they treat me well, they training I received was top notch.

Loved the experience. It was my first time as well as hubby's first time. Bought a 30 minute sunset…read moreflight over a city of our choice (nearby of course) for a romantic birthday surprise for the boyfriend. We both did not know what to expect. Specially him who had no idea what we were doing there. Lol the 2 wonderful guys were kind enough to keep everything a secret for the hubby. We enjoyed every second seeing the sun set. It was beautiful! After our flight with our amazing pilot we had a champagne toast. Definitely looking forward to another one.

These guys really have your back in every aspect. They truly believe that your training or rental…read moreexperience is the top priority over making a profit. The owners want to see nothing from you other than to succeed. From going from flight school to flight school, the vibe here out-done every other one. Shout out to my instructor Sabrina, she knows her stuff!

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!

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

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!

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.