My sister and I bought my dad a 1 hour flight lesson for his birthday off of groupon. He was so…read moreexcited. He called to book his appointment and then called the day of to make sure that the weather was good for flying. We came down and arrived about a half hour early. We walked in and were quickly greeted. They took us right out to the plane despite being early. Ken was my dads instructor and he was amazing. He let us take all the pictures and videos we wanted. He and my dad inspected the plane and all the equipment for about ten minutes and then they got ready for take off. My mom and I were able to watch the take off and landing from the ground next to the runway. My dad had a total air time of about 50 minutes and he said he was in control of the plane once they were in the air! After the flight, they gave my dad a log book with his logged flight from today. The staff was so incredibly friendly and my dad couldn't be happier. I can't thank the staff enough for making my dads experience amazing and this is truly the best gift I have ever gotten anyone. I can't wait for my dad to come again and I HIGHLY recommend this place to anyone looking to fly!

This place is great! I took my man here for two lessons and now he is on his way to getting his…read morelicense! Of course the fact that he is retired Air Force and was a flight engineer probably attribute to the fever. They are really nice and make you feel comfortable and as an added bonus (at least I thought) for a small fee you can take a passenger along on your lesson!

My oldest daughter gave her Dad a gift certificate for an introductory "Discover" flight. Something…read moreI have wanted to do since I first saw an airplane in the sky. We had a beautiful late March day. Our flight instructor Jon put us all at ease. The information, the new sights and sounds come at you fast, but Jon presented all the information in a clear, intuitive way. Before I could get nervous, I had the throttle pushed all the way to the firewall, at Jon's command I'm pulling back on the yoke, seconds later - the exhilaration of flight. Fantastic experience, never felt concern about any safety issues, all "by the book". Highly recommend this flight school to anyone interested in taking to the skies. Thank you to all who made this possible. Mike Atkins ​

My boyfriend did an intro lesson here back in July and they let me ride in the back seat! The staff…read morewas very laid-back but professional and the flight was a fun and really informative experience. In fact, it helped me get over my fear of flying. Now I want to do a lesson myself--and to think I was terrified to get in the plane at first! I recommend this for any adventurous types...they also have gift certificates!

If you're looking for a Part 61 flight school that values flexibility, quality instruction, and a…read moresupportive environment, this is it. Great staff all around. Aircraft scheduling is straightforward and flexible, which makes a huge difference when balancing flying and your daily life. The instructors are experienced, approachable, and easy to learn from. There's no intimidation here, just solid instruction in a relaxed but professional environment. Between the aircraft rentals and training options, they're also connected with a cafe. You can grab a bite to eat and unwind a bit before your next flight!

Not sure where all the 5-star reviews came from, but my experience was far from 5-star, it was…read morehorrible. I should have known there were going to be issues when I had a hard time booking a discovery flight. I wanted the flight on a certain date, so I wanted to book almost 3 months in advance to guarantee the date. First, I went to the location, but no one was there and a young guy who worked in the same building the place is located told me that no one was there yet, even though they were supposed to have been open over an hour earlier. When I asked him what time they usually arrived, he said around 12 or so, he called it more of a "retirement job". I finally did get to speak to someone, and they told me that they didn't book out that far and to call back a few weeks before the date that I wanted. I did get it booked but not for the date I wanted, it was a birthday gift and i didn't want to chance not getting that date, so I planned something else for that day. The date came for the flight, and it got cancelled due to winds, no problem, I'm not a meteorologist, so we rescheduled. The day of the flight they cancelled again. This time they said storms were in the area. The weather was perfect that day! Not a cloud in the sky and no bad weather for hundreds of miles. I CAN read a radar and a weather report. I asked for a refund and got the runaround for over a month. I had to send a demand for payment letter before I got any real response. I finally did get a refund, of course they claimed that the gift certificate was for me (even though it states from me to someone else), and charged me fees. But, at least I got most of my money back and know to stay away from this company! Horrible all the way around.

Concerning their Leesburg VA location that has now moved to Winchester VA. Jim Odenwaldt was…read moreprovided the keys and logs to my aircraft in Feb 2023. I asked that he inspect the aircraft and asvise as to what was needed to make it again flight worthy and that I wanted to sell the aircraft. My​ specific concerns were cleaning out all bird nests and the like to minimize corrosion and such. I was told that he would have it into be inspected and worked on within 4-6 weeks. Despite repeated calls, he didn't pull the aircraft into the hangar for inspection until Oct of 2023. In Jan 2024, he informed me they had hit a snag in finding parts as the manufacturer was out of business. He indicated they had spent a good deal of time and money (without keeping me apprised along the way) and were at an impass, but would continue seeking a solution and keep me posted. ​Having heard nothing in quite a while, I contacted Jim in May, 2024 a full 14 months since he had agreed to help get the plane up and running. Jim informed me they had moved the FBO to a neighboring airport and they had the log books. I asked Jim for a breakdown of current expense and status. He said he would get that to me. Not once did Jim ever convey to me their hourly rate (outrageous) or where things stood as work progressed, until such time as they hit a wall having spent substantial money. I never received an invoice. All this while I had been seeking a buyer as Jim had indictated he would help. Communications remained silent. Early May 2025, I began receiving calls and texts concerning purchase of the aircraft. A gentleman (Brad) said he would help me find a buyer to purchase the aircraft. Within a few days he found a buyer. He also became aware of an open invoice (that was NEVER presented to me) and negotiated a settlement with the Fly ADVANCED CEO that i reluctantly agreed too. The buyer reached out to me and we proceeded with the transaction. In the meantime, Fly Advanced filed an improper lien other aircraft, despite Brad's assurances that a deal had been negotiated. This improper and unwarranted lien attempt, caused unnecessary headache and delay. In summarry, Fly Advanced delay, lack of communication and general over all unprofessionalism, created angst, lost opportunity and disgust for all involved. The experience has 100% insured I will never again have or encourage any interaction with the Fly Advanced organization or their affiliates.

I've been flying for the past three months at flyADVANCED, and let me tell you that these guys are…read moreabsolutely the best! When I was searching to take flying lessions, I research every available operation in the Philadelphia area. To put it frankly, when it came to professionalism, safety, quality of the aircraft, and the culture of flyADVANCED, they won hands down. Most place I found they fly old Cessna's or Piper's - I wanted to fly something that was at least born after I was. I not only flying a modern plane, but I am learning both advanced techniques as well as the "old-school" method of flying in-case of ____. (I dare not say it). The people at flyADVANCED again are amazing. From my first call to my training flights with my instructor, I feel like I belong here and I'm apart of the flyADVANCED family. If you really want to learn to fly, stop looking and look at flyADVANCED. They will teach you everything you need to know, plus make the experience custom to who you are and your desires whether big or small.

I have been flying since 2005. During that time I have used a variety of flight schools and…read moreinstructors, but hands down, 1World Aero has been the best I've experienced. The aircraft are clean, well maintained and comfortable. They decided to stick with mainly Socata planes because of their comfort and handling characteristics. The management is incredibly detail oriented and I am always left feeling like I haven't missed a thing when I go back for some recurrent training or practice work. If you are looking to fly, do yourself a favor and at least check 1World out to compare. Once I discovered them, I wished I had found them sooner.

I've been flying with 1 World Aero for 7 years, and they're a fantastic organization! The planes…read moreare maintained in fantastic condition, I feel very safe every time I take one flying. Terry Russell is an outstanding instructor, manager, all in all pilot, and I highly recommend any flying you'd like to do at 1 World Aero!

Took a high altitude physiology / high altitude safety training here with a group of my coworkers ,…read morethe class was very well taught and the environment here was very professional. The facility is very nice and modern, they have lots of nice goodies available in a pretty fancy lounge area for students before class and during breaks - our class was in the morning there was a large variety of bagels, donuts, muffins, machines making mochas, cappucinnos, and other coffee drinks, tea, other stuff - comfortable chairs and little tables in a break area with a big screen TV set to ESPN and nice big windows.. all the staff we dealt with here seemed very enthusiastic, efficient, and friendly , and the instructor was very knowledgeable and great, we learned a lot! this school teaches all kinds of courses related to aviation, I highly recommend it based on our experience..

We did a flight today with Tyler. Not only was he extremely professional and knowledgeable, but he…read morereally was friendly and down to earth. Which put us at ease immediately. We had a fun introductory flight and look forward to pursuing aviation further ! 10/10 recommend Pitcairn if you are at all interested in flying.

From the owner: Pitcairn Flight Academy prides itself on offering competitive pricing for unbeatable lessons. With…read morea high pass rate, our school will take you from the ground to the sky in no time.

Marcel, Mike, Christine, and Grace are very helpful and easy to do business with. The planes are…read morewell maintained and the new paving makes taxing easy.

From the owner: Leading Edge Aviation, Inc. has been the FBO of Doylestown Airport since 1993. We provide fuel,…read moremaintenance and line service to aircraft owners on the field. We also provide flight instruction, aircraft rentals and charter service to the local aviation community. We have had an impeccable safety record for all 20 years. All pilots, instructors, and charter crew are FAA certified pilots. Stop in or call to schedule your flight today!

Such a neat experience. Staff works hard to ensure you have a great time and they couldn't be more…read morefriendly. Lee gave us our tour and he was absolutely wonderful. Worth doing at least once!

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My Piper Arrow was refurbished and the end result was way beyond what I had even hoped for. They…read morefixed all the dents and kinks and gave it a dazzling paint job. The plane now turns heads wherever it goes. I'm convinced it looks far better than anything coming off Piper's production line!! Tom Doyle, N30024