This is from the minutes at the former home of NW Sky sports. I can attest to the fact that Boggs…read moreflaunts safety rules constantly. In my opinion as a pilot. Boggs is an accident waiting to happen. Port staff requested that the committee discuss a proposed concession agreement for Northwest Sky Sports, although the final decision rests with the Port's executive director. In the past, Northwest Sky Sports operated its glider rides, scenic flights and instruction from Hangar 1, now under lease by Insitu. To operate a commercial activity on Port property, a business must have a concession agreement with the Port. Since there are no other concession agreements at Ken Jernstedt Airfield, Port staff felt it was appropriate to consult with the Airport Advisory Committee. Safety was the primary concern. Michael McElwee noted the Port had received some complaints regarding pilot Gary Boggs, especially during the September 2007 Fly-In. Young noted he has access to video documenting low flyovers that were beneath the Federal Aviation Administration's regulations. Yannotti expressed concern about possible repeated safety issues regarding Boggs and objected to the concession permit. Harris noted that he has witnessed the glider approaching the airport that were flying too fast and too steep, noting it was some of the most dangerous flying he had ever seen. Boggs countered that he was not flying at low altitudes and felt he was flying safely. All sides of the issue were allowed to offer input, which McElwee will assess as he considers a concession agreement for Northwest Sky Sports. McElwee plans to make a decision prior to Blossom Festival Weekend (April 19-20), when Boggs has some scenic flights scheduled.

Located just south of Carefree & 99th is an adventure waiting to happen…read more Had a fantastic time with out pilot Gary. First off before you even get off the ground Gary has some really creative photography skills and includes photos of video of your flight on his Facebook page. The take off and flight was a breeze, which is good because breeze is the only thing keeping you up there. You are towed up in the air until you reach about 1500ft then a quick swoop down to ease the tension off the rope and you are free as a bird. We took the offer to extend our flight another 10 minutes and to about 2500ft and that was really worth it. You get to see just about the entire Lake Pleasant, Anthem, Desert Hills & Ben Avery from the air. A few times around The marina where Dillions is located and more lake. Gary welcomes you to talk about gliding, the instruments and just about anything you want, he is a great wealth of knowledge and an expert pilot. Want to loop in a glider, sure he can do that!!! Flyby just like I. Top gun! That too! I would say the loop and flyby was well worth the adventure on their own. Take your GoPro (no stick) but plenty of room to use a helmet/head mount or just hold it. If you are small enough the back seat fits too, it's a squeeze though. All in all this makes a great adventure and a really cool gift!

Amazing school! I was about to sign up for another larger flight school then decided last minute to…read morelook at some reviews. I'm so glad I did. I've had great experiences, expectations have been exceeded, my instructors are professional and extremely knowledgeable. Easy access to DPE's which has saved me a lot of time and stress. I've heard horror stories from other people who have gone to some of the larger schools, and I'm lucky that I can't relate. Planes are maintained really well, great avionics, safe environment to learn. I've never felt pressured to do a flight that I wasn't comfortable with while still safely expanding my limits. I love that they tailor every part of the process to the individual. My instructors, Riggs, Andrew and Kyle are top notch. Even instructors that aren't assigned to work with me are willing to help and answer questions. Alex is my go to whenever I have a question! She is probably the most knowledgeable pilot I've ever met. I can't imagine where I would be in my aviation journey if I hadn't taken a second to look at the reviews. I'm so grateful I ended up at American Flyers!

Thank you Adam!! Just took the three day course to pass my private pilot written exam. The course…read moreand material was spot on. The instructor did a amazing job of answering questions and keeping us on track. Start of the first day I was nervous about passing. By the end of the third I had confidence to take the exam. I scored a 91% on the practice test Then a 90% on the actual exam!!!!!! Adam- your awesome!

So after 5 months of silence, I got a brief email from a 'volunteer'...I'm told the owner is the…read moreonly MEI for the CE310Q and he was not flyable since October...and won't be for 2 more months. I wish the volunteer had emailed me 4 months ago.

I have waited way to long to get my single engine privet pilot license, it was a dream of mine…read moresince I was a little boy. I always looked around for a friend to do the course with and for the best school to learn at. I finally found the best school but never found a friend that will put their money where their mouth is! First let me tell you about the experience - In one word fantastic! Its fun and challenging! You would be surprised how bad you do under the slightest of pressure, I am a skydiver and do pretty well in the air but flying showed me that I have much more to learn about myself. Why this school? Its small so you will always fly with the same CFI (instructor) and the plane is always available. My schedule is all over the place, Larry was always open to my crazy days and hours, I once wanted to fly on Sunday at 7:30 am and when I asked him if that's okay he says this is my job, work comes first. That should say it all. Being in Arizona we have blue clear skies every day, that is key for doing this fast and cheap! I have a few friends that started and stopped in other schools the main issue was to many different instructors, I was doing approaches to land on my third lesson you can't do that if you switch CFI every lesson. Plane: Cessna 172 (2003). Great ride, well maintain and easy to learn on, Has just the right equipment, before I started I thought I wanted to learn on a plane with a G1000 and full glass. No need, you will pay more for something that you do not need. Don't wait. I waited around for a few years on friends that promised me that we will learn together, now its great if it happens - learning the ground school as a team will help you. But, the reality is your the pilot and your doing it on your own, looking back I am glad I did it alone. More people in the plane the more fuel and less performance = more cost. Price: When I did my shopping around it seamed like this school will cost me more because of Scottsdales fuel cost, but I live in Scottsdale and don't have the time to drive to chandler and back a few times a week. It ended up being cheaper then chandler because of the attention that Larry puts on your cost. He always made sure to be efficient so we don't do things twice. I was ready for my check ride in 45-50 hours. Tips, Everyone is going to tell you the same and its true, try to do it all in one shoot, 2,3 or even 4 lessons a week and read the PTS and other ground material from day one. Look for youtube videos on weather and other things you don't know. Get the test out of the way. I took a 5 week break and that cost me over $1000 learning how to land again don't do breaks. And try to pace it so that your check ride is in the winter. Last, when you go to Aerodyne flight center tell them I send you :)

Fly with the best; Fly Airwest…read more No truer words for our Havasupai adventure for our flight out of Supai Village on 8/28/23. The helicopter arrived shortly after 9 AM for its dropping off & picking up & we were on our flight shortly after 10 AM. While I was looking forward to the flight out, I totally underestimated the magical experience of this flight both due to the beauty of the canyon but also because of our pilot, Keith. I was fortunate enough to sit in the front, having a front row view as we ascended out of this breathtaking desert paradise, leaving me awestruck & speechless. Keith was so friendly & navigated us safely up to the Hilltop with expertise & ease, pointing out interests along the way. This helicopter ride was so much more than transporting us to the Hilltop. Keith made this an extension of our adventure, he was a superb guide sharing his perspective & appreciation for the beautiful land that was below us, landing us & our amazing trip on an all time high! Top-notch service! My heart continues to soar from this magical place & an experience of a lifetime, flying with AirWest. My only complaint... The flight was too short! My thanks also to Stacy for her customer support & following up with me. A+ grade for this remarkable & memorable service!

I have used this business on commercial property mechanical lifts in the past and had spectacular…read moreservice. Will be using them again next month. Friendly, helpful, reliable.

Just completed my private pilot license with Angel Aviation, and couldn't ask for a better program!…read moreThe flight training was very consistent and constructive. Abby Bruyns was my CFI and is very experienced/ did an amazing job! 10/10 definitely recommend Angel Aviation!

Closing in on finishing my Commercial Multi-Engine addon here at Angel, all I have to say is WOW. I…read morestarted at the big "fancy G1000" flight schools, and ended up coming to Angel. The structure was easily laid out on what needs to be known to be a smart and safe pilot flying multiple engines. There is an entire layout of documents to help you get started, after; the ground instruction I had with Kelly and Zachary shows not only their deep understanding of their aircraft and physics behind multiple engines but also you can sense their love of flying. Kelly is understanding of my hectic schedule and creating/changing flights at a moments notice to ensure I can still fly. Absolute great program for anyone looking to get their CMEL addon, or start their flight training as a student pilot!

Top to bottom, great training experience. Facility is impeccable and instructors are conscientious…read morewith great knowledge.

Good people. Good course material. Great equipment. Bad service and poor skills providing…read moreeducational services. They are all about money. And no one is accountable. Typical large company with poor management. I was warned not to attend the school because of the issues I experienced but unfortunately I did not listen.

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.

I did a bit of homework before I booked a Discovery Flight as a treat for myself. I talked to a…read morecouple of aviator buddies, and all have said this place was really good. I've now been here twice, and the staff have been great both times. Initially, I came for a tour and then set up a Discovery Flight a few weeks later. I was paired up with a female CFI, and it was a really good fit. CL was amazing with me from start to finish and really took the time to show me things, and I really appreciated that. We did a flight pre check, and then both climbed in and got ready to fly. The great thing about this place is that they have all the same Cessna 172s to teach their students. And, they all use G1000s EFIS. Maintainence of planes are done in-house, and everyone talks about how regularly they upkeep their planes and all are in very good condition. It was really fun going on this Discovery Flight, and I'm hooked! The next step is to get the process going to get my PPL...so I'll be back here soon enough.

MG Trucking for the WIN! To everyone reading this, IF I CAN…read moreDO IT, SO CAN YOU! I walked into MG trucking as green as they come, within 4 weeks I am CONFIDENTLY and most importantly safely able to drive a Class A manual truck. What?! Rebecca, the office manager is so kind and helpful during the onboarding process and working with my WIOA rep. Jollen was an incredible instructor, patient, helpful, and encouraging. Bill is a silly gentle giant who offered kind words and useful tips when out on the road. Jay is a real one, he's good at breaking things down until you fully understand. Hector was my tester and he was able to help me calm my nerves before my final road test today. WHICH I PASSED! The whole experience was a blast, I'm so grateful. I can't thank MG trucking enough.