Super fun! I bought my son a flight for his 14th birthday. He had never even been in a plane before, let alone flew one. Needless to say he was a bit apprehensive about his flight. When we arrived at the Airport we were greeted by our pilot and instructor Jim. He was very friendly, approachable, and knowledgeable which made my son feel at ease. After a through lesson and overview of the Cesna 187 it was time for my son take the pilots seat. I was happy to tag along. My son read the pre flight checklist from the POA and off we went. Once the plane was at altitude my son had his chance to fly. He was encouraged to bank left and right and shown how to keep the nose leval. It was very exciting to see my son flying the plane. Sadly after about 20 min it was time to land. Jim landed us safely and beautifully. It was a great experience! I don't know who liked it more me or my son? I encourage anyone who has ever wanted to fly a plane to give it a try. In addition it is a very unique and fun gift to give.Years from now my son won't remember what toys or games I buy him. However, his experience of flying a plane with JetExe will last him a lifetime. Thanks for the memories guys! read more

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December 16, 2017 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 !! read more

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My wife gifted me an orientation flight. When I called to reserve a date, I was told someone would call 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 read more

I have to start by admitting that I'm a VERY apprehensive flyer, so much so that plying myself with multiple glasses of wine before any flight is as standard as buckling my seatbelt before take off! Seriously! Augustine was my instructor for the day, he was so knowledgeable and friendly that I didn't even notice we were taking off let alone panic in the air! He took care to explain every check that he was doing before take off and before landing and made everything look super easy! He even let this klutz take control momentarily in the air!! This is an amazing experience, I strongly suggest it to any thrill seeker or any gents looking for a memorable way to propose!!! Definitely worth every cent! read more

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My husband and I decided to take a Discovery flight through JetExe when we saw a deal through Groupon. We arrived at their flight school at the executive airport in Sac. We opted for a larger plane for about $150 more so that the two of us could go up together for two hours. The other option was for each of us to go up separately for one hour each. We met our flight instructor Park who took us through the safety protocols for a few minutes and then we hopped in the plane and were off. The plane ride took us on a loop over downtown and then we circled Folsom lake and rancho seco and then headed back to the airport. My husband flew the plane for about half the time while I happily stayed as the passenger (we could have switched half way through if I wanted to fly but I was fine looking out the window). Spring was a wonderful time to fly over Sacramento. Everything is so green and the rivers are full. I would definitely recommend for a fun date! read more

Got gifted a flight lesson for my birthday and it seriously was so amazing! Everyone was so friendly about getting it scheduled and accommodating. The flight itself was magical! Park was so informative and knowledgeable. Highly recommend this! Definitely a bucket list item! read more

JetEXE Aviation - Flight Instruction Near Me - Sacramento, California

Update! My first solo!!!! Let's GOOOOO! The entire team is so supportive and motivating! Big thanks to my CFI, Chris Peter for getting me to this point. Upward and onward! Check it out Or give them a call to fly! read more

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I purchased the groupon as a birthday gift for my boyfriend and he absolutely loved it! The scheduling process was simple and we were able to upgrade to a bigger plane so that I could fly as well, for a small fee. Everyone at the front office was extremely friendly and had smiles on their faces. A1 customer service. Our guide, Sacha, made our experience truly unforgettable. He was warm, welcoming, knowledgeable, and very down-to-earth. He gave us a chance to fly over the river and downtown area and was an amazing instructor, very informative and honest. My only suggestion is that if you are someone who gets motion sickness easily, this may not be for you. Although I did, Sacha was very apologetic and helpful in providing suggestions for alleviating the symptoms. This is definitely something I would recommend.! read more

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I purchased a simulation flight for my stepdad. This experience was amazing. Augustine took his time to explain everything and was charismatic and very friendly and knowledgeable. As a spectator, it was so cool, my stepdad can't stop talking about how cool this experience was. The experience started with a history of Augustine and the business, then we moved to the simulator, and it was nothing short of incredible. The view was amazing and so realistic. We will be back again! Worth every penny!!! read more

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Awesome experience. The flight instructor Nick was very knowledgeable and personable. He provided my son with amazing flight instruction, allowing him to control the plane and experience a small amount of G's. The whole experience lit a spark in my son that will likely lead to a future in aviation. read more

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What can I say? Augustine the business is a charismatic gentleman and very knowledgeable. His staff is just as great. We had the pleasure of flying with our pilot Christopher Peter and boy was he knowledgeable but explained everything perfectly and answered all questions. I got a flight lesson for my boyfriend for his birthday and he was more than thrilled with the experience. read more

I received a JetEXE one hour flight training as a birthday gift. We called and booked a date for my flight lesson. The team was easy to get a hold of and provided excellent directions so we knew exactly where to go the day of. We were greeted at the front door and we were able to add on my fiance as a passenger for my flight lesson with no problem. Sasha was my flight instructor and was informative, calm, and entertaining to fly with. He went through all of the checklists, had me follow along during take off, had me fly/make turns/go up and down. We had such a great time and will look into coming back! Thanks Sasha and JetEXE team! read more

I just finished a discovery flight and I couldn't have been happier with the overall experience. The staff here was very friendly from the moment I stepped into the office. They were happy to answer all of my questions before we even stepped foot outside. Now on to the flight itself. Jim was my flight instructor and he was very thorough in explaining the various instruments and how they work together to make the plane fly. We did a preflight check/walk around before taking off. Once airborne, the experience is like no other (it's a different experience than sitting as a passenger on a 737). Jim handled the taxing, take off, and landing but he gave me the controls to perform a few turns. I highly recommend this to anyone who enjoys flying! read more

What a phenomal time out! Take something others may have a phobia over and it turn into an addiction! Augustine is an incredible pilot and for great reasons! He's been flying over 32 years so I felt safe and secure with him right next to me. Strongly recommend this for first timers and I will definitely come back and do this again! I assumed it was going to be a long class, but because it was an "introductory flight", there was no delay in the fun! I urge people to book early morning before it gets hot though. Airplanes don't have air conditioners. Hope everything works out for them and they introduce helicopters into their mix! Don't bother bringing your go-pro out though because of safety reasons, but they welcome cell-phone video and pics. Thanks again and can't wait to come back! read more

JetEXE Aviation - Augustine's the man! A true legend of the skies! - Flight Instruction Near Me - Sacramento, California

This was the first flight lesson of my 13-year-old son. For me, as a father, it was a confidence boosting for a pleasant experience to my son, especially after talking to the training in charge, who was also the owner of the institute. Below is from my son's words: I had booked an hour flight session at JetEXE Aviation and it was AMAZING!! This was my first time flying a plane so I was a little nervous but my flight instructor, Mr. Augustine J., made the flight so simple and fun for me. I was able to fly over and see downtown Sacramento. It was an experience that I believe everybody should have. read more

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I recently got my PPL through @JetEXE aka Advanced International Aviation Academy. I had a pleasant experience, booking my lessons were seamless and the school went an extra mile in helping as i had less than three months between getting all my hours plus the check ride. My instructor was Jim Smith and i learned a lot from him. Ty and Augustine, thank you for the advice. Definitely a good school to get your flight training done, Will be returning for my IFR and CPL. read more

Had an incredible experience flying with Augustine! It has always been a dream for me to fly and hope to do it again in the near future. I was able to take control of the plane a few times with clear instructions. It was alot of fun! read more

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It's been quite some time since I've written a review, however, after having the pleasure of doing business with JetEXE, I felt compelled to share my amazing experience! I contacted JetEXE to arrange a 90 minute Discovery Flight. Venus and Chris responded quickly to my emails and we scheduled a flight. Unfortunately, I had to make last minute rescheduling (as in 2 days' notice). I spoke directly with Augustine, who is the owner AND one of the instructors. A huge selling point for me is when business owners are interactive with their customers. Gives it that "personsal touch" . Now, Augustine...what can i say? He was fantastic. Highly experienced and extremely knowledgeable. He explained how things worked and even allowed us to assist with pre-flight checks. During the flight, which actually ended up being longer than scheduled, he allowed us quite a bit of hands on time and we got to see Sacramento from above. There aren't many words to explain the feeling of flying yourself over our beautiful city! Augustine took the time to really show us the amount of skill that's required to fly a plane, making turns and simulating an engine failure. I felt safe the entire time and, needless to say, gained a new respect for pilots. The cost is a little higher than other flight schools, but the return is a wealth of knowledge and a very memorable experience. In addition, they ensure safety is their top priority (Top Ten aviation school in the country AND zero incidents/accidents since opening). And, honestly, safety and experience should not be at bargain prices. I would absolutely recommend Augustine and his staff to anyone who wants to experience the joys of flying a plane! read more

Everything about the experience was fantastic! From initial entrance into the beautiful facility and hanger, all the way to take off and through touchdown! Augustine was not only personable, but provided a wealth of knowledge about not only flying, but the planes, the process, safety, and ALL aspects of aviation. I honestly cant say enough good things about the expectation. read more

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I have had nothing but amazing experience with JetExe so when it came time to do some work on my plane; I didn't even consider anyone else. They put on my new propeller in no time, helped fine tune it and had me flying safely and with better performance. I can't recommend them enough! Thanks for your help. read more

This was a very unique experience. I've lived in Sacramento my whole life and did not know I could get this kind of experience here. JetExe is something I'd recommend to someone if they're looking for something unique and different. The staff is is well educated. The instructor made the lesson very fun and informing. At first I was very nervous but my instructor was able to calm me down and teach me the basics on how to control a plane. Overall a must try. If not for learning how to fly them to just get into the air and get a different view of Sacramento read more

Thanks to Augustine, I had a great time getting familiar with KSAC and the area. Augustine is a serious pilot and flight instructor. The club has tailored and standardized procedures for all of their planes, for premium safety and effective training. The club is extremely clean and well decorated! The Cessna 172 I flew with Augustine is freshly new, well cherished and maintained! I am definitely looking forward to come here again! Remember: fly the AOA, never chase the airspeed! read more

Purchased a discovery flight for my son on Living Social. It could not of gone any better. The instructor was amazing and informative. Few a small fee I was able to come along in the aircraft and watch and listen to everything my son was able to experience. He came away with the lesson with a new goal in mind...furthering his efforts to be able to fly on his own! Great place, great people, great time, great value! read more

I booked a session as a surprise for my husbands birthday. He is scared of heights and was a bit skeptical upon arrival. His instructor explained everything to us before we left the office in order to make him feel as comfortable as possible. By the time we headed out to check out the jet he was all smiles. We took pictures before take off and he was allowed to record and take photos while up in flight. He said it was an awesome experience, one that everyone should try at least once!!! I highly recommend this place and would definitely do it again!!! read more

Thank you Augustine for an amazing first flight experience. Your ability to teach with patience and wisdom is probably what makes this flight school a top 10 program. This will not be my last flight either! #Jetexe #InternationalAviationAcademy #SacramentoExectutiveAirport read more

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We had a wonderful time flying at JetEXE Aviation who also is the only flight school to receive the prestigious AOPA flight training excellence award two years in a row, which put any safety concerns at ease. The service was outstanding and the flight instruction was encouraging and very informative. The views of Sacramento were great at 2000 feet giving us a different perspective on the city we live in. From the moment we walked through the front doors of JetEXE we were welcomed and thanked for coming in with excitement and clear communication on what to expect. This was truly an experience I will most definitely try again. Thank you Augustine read more

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Honestly one of the happiest experience of my life. I was with Captain Joseph and he was very calm throughout the whole thing and explained everything to me beforehand. He made sure that I was comfortable and emphasized that I should tell him when I wasn't comfortable. You totally lose track of time and your mind clears up as you take in the awesome surroundings. I would definitely recommend this and would do it again(: read more

Fantastic flight for my 12-year olds Birthday in the co-pilots seat! He learned so much from a top-notch instructor! Beautiful facilities and well-maintained fleet. Woohoo...can't wait to go again! read more

JetEXE Aviation - Flight Instruction Near Me - Sacramento, California

I bought an intro to flying course for my dad for Father's Day last year. When he was young he done almost all the work to get his pilots lesson but never finished it. I thought this would be a great gift to ignite this passion of his again. Unfortunately, We had a really rough year and weren't able to get to the lesson until just about this Father's Day. The staff were so nice and accommodating when booking the 1 hr lesson. After the lesson my dad called me with a full report, he had the best time! The instructor was very knowledgeable answering all my dads questions. Venus was super nice while he waited for lesson. This is a great establishment. My dad can't wait to get up in the air again. read more

Here we were stranded with a flat tire after a nice lunch. I radioed the tower for recommendations and they pointed me towards JetEXE. Really friendly folks, they jumped right on it, replaced a damaged tube and had me airborne within a couple of hours. The price was fair and the service was exceptional. Good Job Nathan and crew! read more

Just got back from our first practice session at jet-x. There was an amazing deal on Groupon several months ago that I decided to purchase for my wife. The service here was fantastic and we were able to get in through admin without any issues. Our pilot, Augustine, was experienced, professional, and went above (pun intended) and beyond all our expectations. I can't speak highly enough of Augustine and his establishment. You can tell he holds incredibly high standards for his school, his pilots, and everything he touches. Augustine is also very intuitive and seemed to understand the talents and limitations of both myself and my wife. We felt safe at all times and learned far more than we even expected due to his patient and thorough instructions. I recommend this place both for recreation and education- you will not regret it. read more

I trained at JetEXE. Sadly I only made it to 5 hours before having to discontinue. Their service is unprofessional and there is no curriculum being followed. If you have a serious career plan, it would be in your benefit to look somewhere else. A few things to note (FFWD to the bottom if this is too long): * There are serious scheduling problems. Anyone can change the schedule (even other students) and if you "no call no show," they will charge you for 1 hour of plane time ($155) and 1 hour of instructor time ($55). The cancellation policy is not the issue necessarily. The loose scheduling practices do not allow this policy to be enforceable (or fair to the student), but they will try anyways. * They have one airplane for a person who weighs 200 lbs and this plane is rarely available. You would be lucky to train twice a week--seriously. * The airplane they do have has sparse maintenance and simple things like a consistently dead battery are never addressed--only blamed on it being an "old plane," (so much for safety). * Augustine, their CEO, claimed to be an instructor. He led me to believe I would be getting qualifying hours from a trained professional. Sadly he is actually NOT a certified flight instructor. The hours flown with him did not count. He quietly hid this until I asked him to log a flight and his response was "I do not give logged flights, but nobody gets their certification in 35 hours and fine tuning is always necessary." (so much for safety and following FAA regulations) * The one instructor that is certified was hired a week after I paid JetEXE a hefty tuition, while I was strung along by Augustine's fine tuning until that time. If you read this review and get nothing else, you should know that training with someone who is not certified is not only illegal, but dangerous. Augustine cannot legally accept money for giving anyone ground training or flight training. He can only fly you around as a commercial pilot, for pay. This organization claims to be absolutely meticulous on safety, but when it is in the name of money, they will happily turn a blind eye. For your own health, sanity and financial well being stay far far away. There are PLENTY of other options out there. I only wish I had considered them before jumping into business with this horrible company so quickly. read more

Had such a great experience with Augustine. He was very down to earth and very helpful in letting us know everything that we needed regarding our discovery flight. My husband is even more confident after meeting him since he wants to be a pilot one day. Will definitely recommend this place. read more

We came out using a Groupon and will definitely be back. From the moment we walked in the door we felt welcome and excited. After two trips up, it's obvious how much time and care everyone at JetEXE puts into their craft. Thank you guys! read more

Flying the plane has always been on my bucket list and I finally got to do it through a Groupon. Augustine was my instructor and he was so great! He was super patient and informative and we flew in a nice modern plane. He even let me fly much more than I thought I would. I got a lot of good information on the types of instruction they do and I'm really hoping to be back! read more

This really is a must of you ever thought of flying. I got to fly with Augustine who made it an awesome experience. If you ever get a chance I definitely suggest this company. As soon as I walked in the door that made it a great experience. read more

I had an exhilarating experience @ JetEXE. I have no prior flying experience and Augustine, my instructor, was very patient at explaining what would take place. He could tell I was nervous and he was encouraging throughout the process. I was allowed to take pictures and video @ appropriate times. Scheduling was also easy and they matched the Groupon rate. I hope this review helps! read more

JetEXE provides a wonderful experience with their discovery flight package. It was the perfect pace for someone on their first flight out. After becoming familiar with the plane and the equipment we were in the air over West Sac and Downtown. Everyone is incredibly friendly and knowledgeable and we hope to visit the flight school again! read more

I took an introductory flight with JetEx aviation. I thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Augustine Is a very accomplished instructor and he is very calm and professional read more

My Fiancé took me as a birthday present. I had an absolutely amazing time! Excellent staff and a great experience. I would recommend this place to anyone. If you go and get Augustine then you have yourself an excellent teacher! read more