If aviation had a blue-collar hero, it'd be Chris Miller. The guy runs Springfield Flying Service…read morelike a legend who's been single-handedly keeping general aviation alive with a wrench in one hand and a headset in the other. He does so much with so little that you start to wonder if he's secretly sponsored by duct tape and determination. The man could probably teach you to fly using a lawn chair and a leaf blower if he had to. It's not a fancy operation -- no espresso bar, no polished hangar floors -- but what you do get is real-world aviation. You'll learn how to fly, think, and handle anything that comes at you. And you'll laugh a lot doing it. Chris keeps good people around and somehow manages to turn great pilots into even better instructors. That says everything you need to know about the kind of leadership and passion behind this place. If you want to learn from someone who genuinely loves aviation -- and surrounds himself with folks who do too -- Springfield Flying Service is where you start your story.

The instructors are AMAZING!!!! Very patient and each gives you different ways to see sight…read morepictures, tips on how to handle any situation, and no intimidation or cocky instructors. I especially like that they train me for emergency situations too so I feel better prepared. Give them a try!

Did the advanced spin training with Don Bradley. Outstanding instructor! Pre briefing was very…read moredetailed with a clear understanding of what we would be doing and the mechanics of the various maneuvers. Overall tremendous experience and absolutely invaluable training. I highly recommend them for advanced as well as primary training.

If you are considering learning to fly (or perhaps relearning if a former pilot) this is the place…read more Foothill has great instructors and affordable rentals. You will be amazed at the quality of your instruction, the enthusiasm and helpfulness of your instructors and the completeness of your training. They are honest, Frank and thorough in their training.

Great equipment, Great Rates, Great Instructors. Best rates on Block time in 172's in Northern CA,…read morehands down. I will be doing ALL of my instruction here from now on.

Wouldn't respond to emails. So I guess they are too busy to help pilots who want to fly.read more

I kept seeing Flyers Academy ads all over advertising multi rating in 5 days, so I started looking…read moreinto getting my multi done. I called around to quite a few schools and most were booked out a month or two, which actually worked out because I still needed to finish my instrument rating. Unfortunately, after my instructor left, things kind of stalled out. I wasn't making any progress, so I called Flyers Academy and explained my situation--that I needed to get my instrument completed and wanted to move right into my multi. Omar, the owner, called me a few hours later saying we can get it done now. They were able to squeeze me in, get my instrument wrapped up, schedule a checkride, then roll right into my multi and another checkride. It was a lot of work and definitely an intense 10 days, but the entire crew was incredible. From the moment I arrived, Omar made sure I was taken care of. The operation is extremely well organized, the airplanes were clean and well maintained, and everything worked exactly as it should. The instructors genuinely care about your success and put in long days to make sure you're prepared. Most days started around 7 or 8 in the morning and went until 10 at night. I'd like to thank everyone who helped me along the way--Sam, Sunny, Mike, Dom, and especially Vivian. Vivian was an outstanding instructor and went above and beyond every day to make sure I understood everything and was fully prepared. I honestly can't say enough good things about her. Seriously, thank you again Vivian. If you're serious about getting ratings done and are willing to put in the work, I highly recommend Flyers Academy. They also have great and clean accommodations for anyone traveling in, including space if you're staying in a van, which was a huge plus for me. Thank you again to the entire Flyers Academy team. I'm incredibly relieved to have everything completed, and I'll definitely be back for my next ratings.

Very knowledgeable and was trying to help in every minute he spent with me. I feel this is a school…read morethat cares about the needs of their students and will excell at helping them achieve them.

Safe planes, love the staff, good instructors! I love that they have a classroom and access to…read morebathrooms at all times. Danielle and Joseph are the best!

From the owner: Passion for Aviation…read more Flight Training from Zero to Hero. L&J Aviation Inc. offers Ground and Flight training for Private Pilot, Instrument and Commercial. We are always working on adding more course options. We also offer Aircraft rental for FAA certified Pilots

On October 1, 2015 I had to divert and land here at Placerville Airport (KPVF) since Lake Tahoe…read moreAirport's weather minimums were far below VFR and getting worse as the day progressed. After making my decision to divert and land and after advising NorCal of my plans, I changed my radio frequency over to Placerville and checked their AWOS for current weather and winds. With the winds favoring runway 5, I made my 10 mile announcement and eventually began my right downwind leg for landing. Like most high altitude airports with shorter runways surrounded by mountains, the approaches always seem to be high, fast and unforgiving. After landing and heading to the FBO, I was told the tie down fees for parking were $6 bucks a day. A total of $18 dollars for the three days I left my girl parked. Now, here's something to show you how nice and caring the folks are who work and operate Placerville's FBO. When I got in my plane on October 4th, I found a post-it note on my seat. The note said "during the weekend, the winds got bad and your door blew open and began banging with the the winds. I did my best to secure it and make sure it stayed shut." How's that for customer service.

Peaceful community of Swansboro has a nice run way for the commuter plains to land and take off…read more Just beside it a community swimming pond where some of the local kids like to hang out with family. It's a beautiful spot. Lived here once. But it's better for visiting.

December 16, 2017…read more JetEXE Aviation hosted a Christmas party. Invites were sent out, and I RSVP, as soon as I received my invite. The function was held in the hangar. All planes were relocated outside for this event, except for 2 planes. These 2 planes were the back drop, of this function. Welcome, Introductions 630 - 700 pm Drinks & Hors d'oeuvres 630 - 730 pm Buffet - style dinner 730 - 900 pm Door prizes and Silent auction 900 - 930 pm Live band "Golden Caddilacs" 730 - 1030 pm Fund raiser for Charitable 501C3 Snehacare for abandoned children with HIV Http://snehacarehome.org Everything was set up accordingly. They had 3 bartenders, making sure everyone drinks were topped off. LOL The band was playing good music, which had a lot of people on the dance floor, including me and van. The buffet style meal was plentiful and delicious. The line for this meal seemed to flow without hiccups. It seemed Venus was in charge of this department. (she works front desk) Job well done I saw Chris (operations manager) running around and making sure things were in place, like extension cords, to make this event happen.. The silent auctions consist of paintings, trip to Mexico, etc... They also had candles for sale. Not sure up this point how this turned out. Augustine, the owner, greeted everyone, making it such a warm welcoming environment. It was nice to see people involved in aviation and being able to meet them first hand. Can't wait till next party hosted by Augustine !!

My wife gifted me an orientation flight. When I called to reserve a date, I was told someone would…read morecall me back - didn't happen. I called back after several days and scheduled a flight. Park was great - very nice and informative about flying. We took off, suffered an engine problem and had to declare an emergency and return to airport. I rescheduled, but later called to postpone because of a potential conflict and was told there'd be a $50 charge. I said I'd try to make it for scheduled time. I called before scheduled time to say I couldn't make it. The person I spoke to remembered my emergency problem flight and said he'd get back to me - no one has. Instructor Park - 5 stars JetExe Admin - 0 stars

I had the pleasure of training with Lukas Owen, and I can confidently say he is an excellent flight…read moreinstructor. From day one, Lukas demonstrated professionalism, patience, and a genuine passion for aviation that has made every lesson both productive and enjoyable.

My instructor Bakhtiyar (CFI & CFII) taught me the absolute essentials while planning the future…read moreout for my benefit, He is very set on safety and doesn't cut corners to make progress. After flying and recently soloing under Bakhtiyar's training I am confident in the skills and techniques he has taught me. If I could do it all again I would do it the same with Bakhtiyar. I would recommend Skyview Aviation and Bakhtiyar to anyone looking to learn to fly.

This is July 7, 2025 and I went to Oakdale Municipal Airport a few days ago. I'm shocked. It looked…read morelike Golden Wings closed their facility. There were no aircraft behind it where they usually stored their 'training aircraft'. Their back door was usually open during business hours but it appeared to be closed. Their big sign in front was gone. For all intents and purposes they appeared closed for good. I saw 2 of their 'training aircraft' out on the Ramp, tied down, dirty, and appeared to be derelict aircraft, now. Sad. I was hoping they would stay and be a successful training facility. But alas, it appears that they failed and closed their facility. Does anyone else get the same impression, or have more information? When I tried to call them the phone automatically disconnected. After 4 attempts it became fairly obvious that their land-line is permanently disconnected.

Had an awesome discovery flight with Adam in The Red Coffin. My wife was a little bit scared in…read morethe back seat, but she's good Now. He told me about BasicMed, so I might be able to start flying again. Hope I can pass it. They have a very cool office and their 172 was priceless. Last time I flew something like that was in 1996 with Chuck Yeager (was a DC-3). I'm currently trying to renew my medical certificate, and when I do, I would love to fly with them. This company is real, and they will teach you how to fly anything! You don't get that from schools that make you use "technology" to teach real flying. Thank you Golden Wings!!!

Mark Kadrich is a patient, supportive flight instructor. He has a deep depth of knowledge of…read moreaviation. He is positive and encouraging. He will make you feel at ease and confident during your flight training. I have received flight instruction from eight different instructors over the years and Mark Is definitely one of the top ones. He is not a young, bored, time builder looking for the next step. He is committed to his students. I encourage you to seek out Mark for all your training needs.