They made the whole process super easy. From the booking until the actual discovery flight it was…read morea thoroughly enjoyable experience. Our Flight instructor, Bob ,took the time to explain everything to my 13 year old son and engaged him directly instead of asking me as the parent. He allowed my son to run through the checklist with him and asked him if he was comfortable performing certain things, all while keeping a watchful eye on him. Bob was extremely knowledgeable and professional. The owner was very kind as well. The staff wants to see you succeed should you become interested in becoming a pilot and provide a lot of useful information and recommendations on how to proceed in the future. I would highly recommend using Curtis Eads.

My husband and I recently took a discovery flight lesson here and had a fantastic experience! For a…read morevery reasonable price, we got a thorough introduction to the process of earning a sport pilot and private pilot certificate. Our instructor was phenomenal--extremely knowledgeable and personable. We gained a lot of insight into the world of flying private aircraft and are eager to continue our investigation with this business!

Took a discovery flight on May 31st, 2026, in the Cherokee 140, with my Son. Gram was an amazing…read morepilot. From beginning to end, it was very informative and a whole experience. I will be booking again in the future. Norfolk flight center was quick in responding and booking my appointment. Once again, it was AMAZING.

Nice fleet of aircraft to rent and the cadre of CFI's are professional, knowledgeable, and have a…read morewide range of experience in commercial and military aviation.

Called for weeks and never got a hold of anyone and left a bunch of voicemails. when i finally got…read morea hold of someone, they said they would call me back and haven't heard anything since. every time i drive by the location it's closed. I was ready to pay for lessons. completely unprofessiona

It's pretty good. They do a good job starting slow when a student never been driving before. But I…read morehad to call the school to make suggestions to do things needed that anyone does on the road. Like driving at night, use the interstate. They should do that during the end of the sessions someone pays for.

While on vacation at Virginia Beach, we visited VA Wild to continue some tumbling training to…read moremaintain our daughter's skills. Everyone was welcoming, prices very reasonable compared to North Jersey Cheer Gyms. Our daughter visited 3 days and was able to get individual attention working on her tuck technique and flyer stretches. highly recommend coach Devyn, he is an amazing athlete and coach. Thank you!

I brought my daughter in for a trial class today and she absolutely loved it! We felt very…read morewelcomed there and I could tell that the people there were one big family. I loved that the lady coaching my daughter came out and gave me immediate feedback on how my daughter performed in class! My daughter's face was beaming! We will be back for sure. The prices are also very affordable, the facility is well kept, and the staff is incredibly friendly. I can't wait to see my daughter grow in this positive, supportive, engaging, and fun atmosphere!

It was excellent. My granddaughter received the additional skills needed to drive with confidence…read more Ron was absolutely wonderful with her. 10/10

My daughter completed behind the wheel with Mr Volkman, he was so pleasant to work with and I loved…read morethe convenience of picking up from home/school. He was attentive and very responsive to any questions we had. 5 Star and Would recommend!

Buzz now has his own studio and it is awesome! We have done "Paint Night" events with other…read morecompanies but Buzz Picasso far surpasses any other experience! Buzz was patient with us and extremely helpful as he guided us through painting a beautiful picture of Koi Fish when we visited his studio the week before Christmas. He was very flexible with his schedule, gave us a special winter price and then made sure that all members of our party had fun! We all came home with masterpieces which now hang on our wall as a memento of a very special family experience. Buzz rocks - we will definitely be back! We highly recommend that you do not miss this opportunity when you are in Virginia Beach!

I enrolled in the 02E Entry-Level Private Investigator course at 1st Virginia Public Safety…read moreTraining Academy in June 2025 to try and pave the way to a career after retiring from the military, and it was without a doubt the worst educational experience I have ever had. The instructor, Luis Cortes, demonstrated a complete lack of professionalism, instructional structure, and ethical conduct from the moment class began. Here is exactly what happened: No Real Instruction Given: The first half and only day of actual classroom time was spent listening to Luis Cortes ramble on about his past as a bodybuilder and brag about how agencies supposedly seek him out for training. Instead of teaching, he used up class time to gloat and print off a disorganized 100-page packet that we were then told to study outside of class, with no in-class teaching, review, or guidance on the material we would be tested on. Abandonment of Classroom Responsibility: After that first day, which was on a Monday, Luis Cortes informed us we were told not to return until that Friday, essentially dismissing us from the course while still expecting us to complete a series of self-directed assignments, robbing us of the required sixty hours of classroom instruction to legitimately fulfill DCJS standards and earn a license. We were given a vague scenario (e.g., car crash) and told to generate our own investigative case file from scratch, with zero instruction on how to properly conduct interviews, draft reports, or follow legal procedures. It was the equivalent of paying nearly $500 to be told, "Figure it out on your own." Hidden, Undisclosed Costs: On top of the $495 course fee, students were expected to pay additional, undisclosed expenses. These included using our own gas and transportation to attend civil/criminal court hearings and to go to city records offices to pay for and retrieve the original deed to our current residence. None of these required tasks were mentioned prior to enrollment, which is deceptive and unacceptable for any legitimate training program. Unethical and Possibly Improper Behavior: During class, Luis Cortes called someone he personally knows at DCJS on their cellphone to expedite student paperwork, then told us not to tell anyone about it, explicitly admitting it could get them both in trouble. This behavior directly contradicts the "moral, legal, and ethical" standards he preached during the course. It was both hypocritical and concerning. Unprofessional Environment: Luis Cortes made an inappropriate comment to a student that made some of us uncomfortable. The entire setting felt more like a personal vanity show than a professional learning environment. The lack of structure, lack of respect for students' time and money, and blatant disregard for proper protocol made it very clear this is not a place committed to actual education. Bottom line: This was not a class. It was a disorganized, overpriced, self-study assignment disguised as professional training. If you're considering this academy for any certification through a class instructed by Luis Cortes, don't. You will not receive what you're paying for, and you'll likely leave frustrated, misled, and still unprepared to pass your exam or perform in the field. I have formally withdrawn, filed a complaint with DCJS, and requested a refund and permanent removal of my personal information from their system. Save your time, your money, and your patience. This is not a legitimate learning environment. One star only because zero stars is not an option.

I had always been scared, uncomfortable, and therefore uneducated when it came to firearms. After a…read morepretty heated debate with my hubby about how to handle a firearm in regards to an intruder in our home (if the situation should arise), I decided I should really get some training and education on them. I'd never shot a gun or even really handled one. As a military spouse, there are firearms in my home and I had put off training for far too long. A friend recommended this course after I explained to her the argument I had with the Hubs. I was super nervous when I got there, but I looked around the room and saw women who were there just as I was, who wanted to learn more about firearms and instantly felt a bit of relief because I felt as though we were doing a good responsible thing by taking this course. Throughout the class I really felt as if I were in good capable hands. Lt. Tynan and his wife were awesome. During the break we were invited to see some of the Lt.'s accolades and got a glimpse of his military and law enforcement experience, giving me even more confidence and security in the fact that I was getting some quality training. I was surprised by how much I didn't know. In the course I learned about gun safety, gun laws, firearms terminology and gained the confidence I need to feel secure in handling guns. I felt so comfy with the knowledge and training I received that I amazed myself at the range. I shot with 3 different firearms and really got a feel for what kind of gun I'm comfortable handling. I enjoyed the personal stories Lt. Tynan, his wife, and my fellow course mates shared as well as the encouragement we provided for each other. My husband is extremely proud of me for conquering my fear and pretty impressed with my aiming - as demonstrated by my target. I'm definitely going again and bringing some girlfriends.

The class is great but the customer service absolutely is lacking and beyond rude. The man was…read moreextremely rude to my daughter and myself and literally hung up on me for no reason. Maybe a bad for him who knows.

I really didn't think I would learn much from a driving improvement class, but I was pleasantly…read moremistaken. My instructor, Ms. P. Crabb, was outstanding! She truly cares about all drivers and knows how to get through to new/less experienced drivers. She had witty stories about being young, growing up, being safe, and respecting yourself and others. She was very knowledgeable about the laws and regulations of driving. This was a great refresher for me since there were a few things I've forgotten and many other things that have changed since I first learned to drive. I took the class voluntarily as an example for the young drivers in my life. They were very organized and had other locations throughout the week to choose. I highly recommend this class to all drivers.