After being unable to get Affordable to complete a transponder installation for two months, I took…read morethe aircraft back and brought it to APR Aviation in Fresno. I was disturbed at the installation defects they reported and fixed.

Totally incompetent and they don't seem to care! Stay away!…read more I purchased a PA-28 in March of 2021. In October of 2019, Affordable Avionics installed a complete Aspen PFD and MFD 1000, along with a Garmin GPS 175/GNX 375. The previous owner had heart issues (which is why he sold the aircraft) and was unable to do much flying to test the avionics. The previous owner was kind enough to accompany me from KVNY (where my aircraft is based) to Affordable (KCNO) to have the backup battery for the MFD installed. It was done and we were on our way in a couple of hours. Then: We were informed the incorrect battery was installed as Affordable was unaware that they are serial number specific. So we went back to Chino to have the correct battery installed. We were told it would be real quick so we waited. Then: After the install the MFD would not go back on even though it was working fine when we got there. So we left the plane at KCNO to be fixed. To their credit, Affordable delivered the plane to KVNY. Then: I noticed the MFD was not even secured to the panel and was just hanging there. Another trip to KCNO was required. I wanted to have a vertical compass installed anyway, so I just did it all at the same time. After securing the MFD and installing the card, I paid the bill and asked if they calibrated the compass. They pointed to the compass rose and told me I could do it (also told me any private pilot should know how to do it). Maybe this is true, but I'm a CFII and must have had some pretty crappy training because I've never done it. They acquiesced and calibrated the compass. Then: I went to fly some approaches and noticed the Aspen was not communicating with localizer frequencies, although it picked up VOR's. Further, the analog glide slope put me 400 feet low according to ATC. Then: I called Affordable and was told the Analog to Digital converter must be bad and it was still under warranty, but their labor was not. I questioned the quality of the install and was assured everything worked perfectly when it left the shop. Not wanting to go back to KCNO I was referred a local avionics person who has a shop at KWHP. I took the plane to him to have a look. Within ONE HOUR he found out that Affordable had installed a diode backwards. Yes, BACKWARDS. A diligent technician has this system up and running. FINALLY! So, there is absolutely no possible way this was "working perfectly" when it left the shop. Further, it seems they have absolutely no concern as they have not returned texts or emails. I would not recommend this shop at all.

I brought my dad here for his birthday, and everyone was so friendly!…read more Our reservation fell through (they said only women pick up the phone, but a man had answered when I called, so maybe there was a mix-up?), yet they were so accommodating to reschedule us for a few hours later in the same day. From the receptionist to the licensed pilot who instructed my dad to the employee who drove the cart to allow me to watch take-off, everyone was amazing! Jose (the flight instructor) allowed my dad to take control of the majority of the flight, which we appreciated so much! His hands-off approach helped my dad achieve his lifelong dream of flying a plane :) He was even so humble, he wouldn't accept a tip for his helpfulness even when he deserved it Bryce (who drove me to the take-off area) spotted their plane that I would've otherwise missed, and ensured I had the perfect angle for the video! He also told me about the tracking site which gave me peace-of-mind as I checked their location and progress The receptionist (whose name I didn't catch) was so patient with all of my questions while in the waiting area for an hour. She even went to the back to retrieve different T-shirt color and size options and a plastic bag to carry the clothes in! There were a few other employees who greeted us and made small-talk as well~ One woman informed us to the complimentary coffee and the locations of the restrooms. A different instructor calmed our nerves while we waited for our appointment. Overall, extremely pleasant customer service! Thank you Jose and Bryce for the hospitality and the one-of-a-kind flight experience! And thank you Jose for taking a beautifully-captured video of my dad flying the plane!

I own a flight school at John Wayne Airport but I don't have a twin-engine aircraft and I needed to…read moredo some specialized training for myself. I went to Dubois for two reasons: first, their 1958 Piper Apache is a beautiful twin that I've been wanting to fly for its wonderful handling, old-school look, and favorable single-engine capabilities. Second, I knew of the owner, Lou DuBois, from having been an aviation professor at Orange Coast College and having students who went to DuBois. I had heard of Lou through many of my friends in aviation. He had a good reputation. Potential students have to understand that a flight school is just a building. What REALLY matters is your instructor. The rest is just noise. Select a school based on their instructors. I liked DuBois because it is an "old-school" flight school. The kind that dotted airports across the country and provided most of us with our ratings in decades past. It's run by regular pilots who want to give back and make a living doing it. Conversely, today's modern "flight academies" are a crap-shoot of questionable maintenance and instructors who are only there to gain hours and who hate their jobs. Most of them have CFI certificates with the ink on them still wet. It's the blind leading the blind and perpetuating terrible flying habits. I had heard that DuBois had good CFIs. I got lucky and got a great instructor in John Z.; a guy who, like me, cares deeply about his students. He's not in it for the money or the time or title. He cares about making good pilots. Like I said before, a school is only as good as their CFIs, and I don't know the rest of their team, but John was great. We hit it off personally and he was a great resource and genuinely cared about getting me done. Your mileage, of course, may vary depending on who you get. But never settle when it comes to a CFI. Never. My experience was great. Like all flight schools, there will be delays for maintenance and a thousand other things, but DuBois fulfilled all my expectations and they were nice, and personable, and honest. DuBois has good people. You can't ask for more. I wouldn't hesitate to send folks to DuBois to learn to fly or get other ratings. And their Apache is one of the best deals out there.

Dennis and his team are fair and honest and work hard to get your plane repairs and annuals out…read moreexpeditiously. I travel from my home airport in El Monte to fly here to have work done because I trust them and they don't exaggerate or make promises they cannot keep.

We always stop at Threshold when we're in SoCal. The jet loves the cheap fuel and ramp fees. The…read moreramp fellas are also super friendly and helpful. When we need a repair, they have a full 145 repair station to take care of us. From piston singles, to the heavy metal, Threshold takes care of everyone respectfully. Someone mentioned the bumpy taxiway. Yes, there are two bumps but most pilots can deal with a bump. Keep it under 40 kts on taxi and you'll be okay. Light chop only. Check out the cool classic cars and shop dogs. Mike the Security Director keeps the place super safe and secure. The best part of all....complimentary Life Saver brand wintergreen mints. Keep hammering Threshold! See you soon.

From the owner: Threshold Aviation Group based in Chino, California is one of the largest Aircraft Maintenance,…read moreManagement, Service, and Support organizations in Southern California. With more than 150,000 square feet of hangar and office space, Threshold is located on the Chino Airport (KCNO) and adjacent to its 7,000 foot runway.

We always stop at Threshold when we're in SoCal. The jet loves the cheap fuel and ramp fees. The…read moreramp fellas are also super friendly and helpful. When we need a repair, they have a full 145 repair station to take care of us. From piston singles, to the heavy metal, Threshold takes care of everyone respectfully. Someone mentioned the bumpy taxiway. Yes, there are two bumps but most pilots can deal with a bump. Keep it under 40 kts on taxi and you'll be okay. Light chop only. Check out the cool classic cars and shop dogs. Mike the Security Director keeps the place super safe and secure. The best part of all....complimentary Life Saver brand wintergreen mints. Keep hammering Threshold! See you soon.

Damp very poor and uneven. Lots of bumps. Old and antiquated fbo. Line men dressed…read moreunprofessionally without safet gear. Very slow service.

Took Ben my cylinders to my front engine have them overhauled and they came back looking brand new…read more Was completely impressed and happy with the outcome and turn around. Will definitely take him my cylinders to my rear engine when ready.

Corona aircraft engines is a great vendor. I am building an RV8 with a failed engine from a…read moreprevious airplane. I sent my cylinders to be overhauled and he not only was on time he also painted my cylinders to match my Ford blue color scheme.

So Amazing! Rick is the best! We had an accident to our couch with a burn from a cigarette by a…read moreguest and though we would need to replace an entire new sectional. The seat and the front were burned and had a hole in it. Nope, Rick not only came to the rescue it looks like it NEVER happened!! He picked up the piece, came back with fabric that matched almost identically to the naked eye and Less than a week later he delivered it and it looks like NOTHING ever happened. I am SO happy with his service and his professionalism. I was skeptical that he would be able to match it but am beyond happy with his work. He accepts all payments so we weren't strapped with getting the cash to pay either which is always a plus as well. HIGHLY recommend him! Great Work, Great Price, Great Service!

Highly recommend this business and Rick. He was an absolute pleasure to work with, from a great…read moreprice to picking up and delivering the chairs (at no extra cost), to being timely and professional. He was communicative and super sweet!!! Would definitely use again!!!