Took my friend Jason there today for his first lesson and he LOVED IT! Julie was so professional,…read moreanswered all our questions, they had snacks and AC. She was so friendly and made everyone feel at ease. His instructor Henrik was so thorough and helpful and took his time with Jason. The flight was smooth and they bonded so well. Jason can't wait for his next lesson! Parking was plentiful and bathrooms were clean. Prices were great. Tons of merch to buy. THE BEST! Thank you!

Took my bride for a 60-minute (well, more like 52-min. Engine start/stop) Air Tour in one of the…read morecompany's Cessna 172S's. Pilot Martin S. was fantastic -- great host, excellent flying. We enjoyed views of the SFV, Universal Studios, Hollywood and Griffith Park, Dodger Stadium, DTLA, Santa Monica, and the Malibu coastline before flying high above the Santa Monica Mountains en route to VNY. Overall, great flight and service from start to finish (reservation to exit).

I had been away from flying for almost 20 years and needed to get a flight review to get current…read moreand flying again. Patrick is the owner of Global and the CFI who worked with me. Patrick was very thorough, both on the ground and in the air. He got me current, got me safe and I again feel very comfortable flying safely solo and with family. Patrick went beyond just the bare minimum required by the FAA for a flight review which I appreciated. He was concerned about making aure I was safe and well prepared to return as a PIC, not just checking the minimum boxes listed by the FAA. We did all our work in one of the two C-172s at Global. They do have other aircraft types, but the C172 is what I know so stuck with that. Patrick has a very calm and relaxed approach to flight instruction. Nothing is rushed or pressured. His passion for flying and for teaching it to others is apparent. A very friendly guy pleasant to be around and an enthusiastic teacher. I was recommended to Patrick at Global by a commercial pilot friend who flies professionally. He had used previously Patrick to get through several of his ratings. The recommendation did not disappoint. Finding good flight instruction by an instructor in the business for instruction as a profession (not just building time or building ratings and moving to the next aviation job up the ladder) are rare. The Global facility provides a good venue for ground instruction with easy access from the north side of Brackett, and just steps away from the aircraft. Now that I am again current and flying on my own have had no problems scheduling a C-172 for rental when desired. Enjoying getting up and flying again! Appreciate the help Patrick provided getting me back up in the air and the access to rental C-172s.

The greatest flight school in KPOC or maybe in the whole world, came from NYC and was able to get…read moremy private pilots license in 2 months. Patrick goes above and beyond to ensure you get your license with the intelligence of a CFI and the safety of an airline pilot. He wouldn't let you make mistakes or in his words "Im gonna kill you before you have the chance to kill yourself, you don't have that privilege!" Hilarious guy, would recommend to everyone even in NY to go to LA just to get top tier training

They have the best staff and instructors, so professional and polite. Very encouraging and helpful…read morestaff. Went from feeling nervous to being relaxed and happy. Happy guests' experience and highly recommend this flying club!

I was looking for a new place to continue my PPL training after moving back from Seattle. The fleet…read moreat SoCal flying club are predominately diamond star da-40, much nicer than the c162s I was flying previously. Since it had been a few months since my last flight and also my first flight in California, I opted for a scenic flight rather than an instructional one. My instructor let me fly the whole time (since I had hours), while he handled comms (wasn't quite ready to embarrass myself in front of the controllers just yet). Our route took us from KEMT past downtown LA, dodger stadium, hollywood sign, KSMO, transited the LAX bravo via LA Special flight rules, KLGB, KFUL, and back. their fleet is well maintained and it was an amazing flight (except I forgot to flair during landing).

Fly at both their facilities out of Brackett Field and San Gabriel Valley Airport. Planes are well…read moremaintained and instructors are excellent. Great place to get your pilots license.

Old Airplanes, all Instractor's there want just to build hours , waste time and money , I don't…read morerecommend this flight school at all .

I cannot say enough great things about CFI. My 13 year old son, G, has been determined to take…read moreflying lessons. I called around and stopped immediately after speaking to Mikey, the office manager at CFI. He was incredibly knowledgable and helpful. He walked us through the process, answering the many questions that I had. We immediately drove over to meet him. He had a flight instructor, Alan Deroo, ready for us when we arrived. Alan showed G the different aircrafts and spent time with him finding out about his interests and goals. Yesterday, was my son's first lesson and to say he is hooked is an understatement. Alan was great with G. He was extremely thorough from start to finish. We have already booked his next lesson with Alan and it can't come soon enough. Thank you CFI for making my son's dream come true!

An easy five stars; CFI is a world class organization from the top down. With the help of my…read moreincredible instructor Andy, the office manager Mikey and his team, and the maintenance team, I was able to achieve private, instrument, commercial, multi engine, CFI and CFI-I ratings within eighteen months. An extremely challenging 18 months but I couldn't have accomplished it without my instructor and the staff at CFI being advocates, pushing me along to achieve my goals in the safest, most cost effective and efficient way possible. If you're looking to achieve your aviation goals within a great airport training environment and at an exceptional school, without breaking the bank, please consider CFI. I've had nothing but a great experience with CFI during the entirety of my training; don't let the zero to hero schemes with the other guys fool you!

Amazing flight school! I have chosen this school, and I could not be happier! Best fleet Van Nuys…read moreairport! Incredibly knowledgeable staff!

Had an awesome time today , first time flying on a small plane. Big shout out to our instructor…read moreChris Fusser , real knowledgeable and experienced. I would definitely go back and request Chris. Thank you Mach 1 Aviation and Chris Fusser for the awesome experience.

I'm an older private pilot that wanted to get some experience flying a light sport aircraft. From…read moremeeting Logan at the Hangar the first time, his vast experience was very comforting. He knows the Sling 2 incredibly well. This is his second Sling and it is very well maintained. The preflight was very thorough. The first hour we worked on flight controls, airspeeds, slow flight, stalls and emergency procedures. Landing a lightsport is a different experience from the Cirrus I was flying before. With Logans great patient instruction I was eventually able to have smooth landings. He teaches me to be looking out the window and not to over rely on my instruments. The best thing about flying with Logan is he is making me a better pilot.

As a former USN pilot I've seen my share of the good and not so good. This instruction and…read moreattention to detail is so beyond good that I trusted them with all three of my grandkids Thanks Logan Jim. Cdr USN (retired)

I'm incredibly grateful to LA Flight Academy and especially to Anthony, the owner. When I was…read moreresearching flight schools in the area, he was the only one who took the time to answer my questions immediately and honestly. While others felt focused on selling, Anthony felt focused on peopleand that made all the difference. During my Private Pilot License training, I genuinely had the best experience. As a queer pilot, I felt fully embraced, respected, and supported by everyone at the school. That kind of environment matters more than people realize, and LA Flight Academy delivers it effortlessly. Mason, my CFI, has an incredible way of connecting with studentsclear, patient, and motivating. Sean Haughey is also outstanding, both in ground instruction and in the air. You can tell they truly care about teaching, safety, and your growth as a pilot. The level of professionalism, security, and safety at this school is incomparable. I couldn't be more thankful to have landed here. Thank you again for an amazing semi-accelerated PPL experience. I'm excited to continue all my ratings and commercial training with you.

I'm currently training at LA Flight Academy, and it has been an incredible experience. The training…read moreand aircraft are excellent, but what really makes this school special is the people. From the owner and management to the instructors and every staff member, everyone is welcoming, helpful, and truly cares about the students. You can feel that there's a genuine sense of community here. It's a place where I always feel comfortable, supported, and excited to keep learning. I highly recommend LA Flight Academy to anyone pursuing their aviation dreams.

Had my discovery flight there today with Justin! Was already pretty sure I was going to go after my…read morelicense so I went with the longer two landings intro flight. had a great time, an awesome intro and answered all my questions. Just finished sending my deposit in! They came highly recommended and lived up to it so far!

Had a great first flight. Our instructor/pilot was Justin. He was very personable, professional and…read moreknowledgeable. I will definitely be taking further classes with this company and their instructors.

Clipper Aviation is the best! Love training with the…read moreInstructors and the facilities are top notch! I'm working on getting my PPL and started with very little experience in aviation. My instructor (Riese), and secondary instructors (Alex G, Zach G), not only make my training fun, informative, and educational but also are helping build my confidence and skills in becoming a great general aviation pilot! I highly recommend Clipper Aviation for all you pilot training needs if you're interested and enthusiastic about the Aviation Industry and community!

I'm not a student at Clipper but my friend Omar is getting his instrument rating there and…read moresuggested I come along for one of his lessons. His instructor Darien allowed me to sit in the backseat and tag along for the lesson. It was such a great experience!! Darien was really knowledgeable, a great instructor and made the whole experience really fun and very memorable. From my experience, I would highly recommend getting your lessons from Darien and at Clipper in general. Their facilities are clean, everyone there is friendly and they take really good care of their planes. For all new pilots definitely check out the Cirrus! Such an amazing plane.