Took our little ones to their 1hour demo flight. Scheduling was a breeze, our flight instructor…read moremade sure the weather was good before securing an appointment, and if any changes to the weather, rescheduling was easy too. We went around the long beach area, over the water and were able to see the pier, unfortunately we were not able to spot any whale or dolphins but it was fun nonetheless. Our 4 year old had fun. Our 1 year old not too much, she didn't wanna keep her headset one and was fuzzy most of the flight, our instructor was very understanding though We got a SD card of our flight to keep as an remembrance which was a plus. He even snapped a few pictures of us in front of the plane! Will definitely bring the little ones back when they're older. Highly recommend

Just had a demo flight through Pacific Air Flight School and it was the greatest experience ever!!…read more It was my first time in a small plane and it was epic!! My CFI was Casey and he made the whole experience so fun and made me feel safe the whole time! I got to meet some other instructors and students and everyone was so welcoming and kind! The plane I flew was in great condition!! I highly recommend checking this place out if you are interested in flying!!

I'll start by saying ATP has a fantastic program, and it somewhat shocks me to see a lot of…read morenegative reviews here. Over the past year, I've attended ATP in Long Beach and it's been a great experience. The program is extremely developed and it keeps you on your toes. The instructors and staff are fantastic. Every step of the way you're given everything you need to be successful; 1 on 1 instruction, group instruction, modules, sim and flight time, external resources, etc. I cannot speak for every location, but I trained in Long Beach and spent time at a few other training centers and have always had good experiences. Now, that being said, the program is very challenging. ATP is fast and it's going to be difficult. It required A LOT of studying every day and you need to be good at self-motivation. If that sounds like your alley, you'll do great at ATP and be happy you chose it, it's a great place to be. However, there are many students you'll encounter that are not a great fit for this type of program. Students that feel entitled to earning their licenses simply because they paid to be there. Others who go out every weekend and don't spend the time studying, or who complain about the pace of the program being too fast and not having enough free time, (knowing very well this is what they signed up for and originally wanted). I'd also like to note that a majority of the negative reviews on here are many years ago or from others that didn't go through the program and are saying they had a poor interaction when trying to sign up or are unhappy with the price. At the end of the day, flight training is expensive. If you can accept that it's going to be a costly program and that you're going to have to spend most of your free time for 9 months studying and flying, you will do great! Passing 7 check rides in 9 months is super fast, and that's the reason many choose ATP. They have a great program, and they will get you through it as long as you put in the work. Lastly, I was not asked to write this review. I'm not being paid or asked or anything like that. I just recently finished the program and noticed some poor reviews on Yelp, and wanted to share my two cents. I know back when I wanted to go to ATP, seeing this page might have discouraged me. In reality, there are thousands and thousands of students who attend or have attended ATP. Go to a training center and schedule an intro-flight if you're interested, go talk to current students and see if they like it. You'll get a much more accurate picture than 8 reviews on yelp. Most people in the program really enjoy it, but it's going to be the few that had bad experiences and want everyone to know that you'll see online. I'd give ATP 5 stars over and over!

ATP is absolutely the worst flight training facility at Long Beach Airport. Go elsewhere.read more

The Flight School & Instructor Dreams Are Made Of…read more Learning to fly is a big deal--it's equal parts thrilling, terrifying, and life-changing. Choosing the right flight school and especially the right flight instructor can make all the difference. From the moment I walked through the doors at this school, I felt like more than just a student--I felt seen, supported, and genuinely cared for. The school runs like a well-oiled machine: professional, organized, safety-focused, and full of heart. But the true magic? My flight instructor. I don't say this lightly: Rul Yacob, my instructor is the absolute best. Not just "great," not just "knowledgeable"--but one of those rare people who combines deep expertise with kindness, patience, and an intuitive understanding of how people learn. He doesn't just teach you to fly--he teaches you to believe you can. He never rushes. He listens. He explains concepts in ways that finally make them click. He celebrates your wins and lifts you up when you're struggling. Every single flight lesson left me better--not just as a pilot, but as a person. Thank you Rul! I recently soloed cross country and I truly couldn't have done it without him. It was one of the most meaningful days of my life, and I'll carry that memory forever--with gratitude, pride, and respect for the teacher who got me there. If you're thinking about learning to fly, do it here. Do it with Rul. Prepare to be inspired, challenged, and completely transformed. This isn't just a flight school--it's a launchpad for your dreams.

I trained for my Commercial Multi with Instructor David Russell and check rode with Brandon…read moreKuchmecki and passed! The instruction was superb and the facility is top notch. Everyone I talked to and met were super friendly especially the staff. I'm glad I chose them for my multi.

I was heavily over billed. I went to Angel City Flyers to get my commercial, and from the very…read morefirst day, the introduction, they over billed me on hours. I would show up and they put me in a class room to do my weight and balance, which took about 4 minutes, and left me sitting there for another 20, all of which I was being billed for. First flight, I showed up, and after about 45 minutes getting fuel into the airplane (all of which I was being billed for), I had to wait around for the CFI to get sorted out and into the airplane. I got an hour and a half flight, and got billed for 3.4 hrs. This was routine. One time, I took a picture of when I showed up, and when I left using my car's clock as reference. I was on the premises for 2.1 hrs. Billed for 3.8. I got absolutely nowhere when I asked about he discrepancies. They looked at me like I was speaking another language. I ended up burning through my prepaid block, and told them I wouldn't put down anymore money until they addressed the over billing. They could have cared less.... And the last day, the CFI didn't sign my log book for my time, and he wouldn't even return my calls when I offered to drive down to have him fill out my log book. anyhow, 3919788 CFI Nathan was the "instructor"

The LBFC is a travesty of a business. After their planes flew too low over our homes, I flipped…read morethem off hoping to get them to stop flying so low, However, not only did they not stop flying low.., they began diving on our houses at high speeds and gun their engines to get a response. Their licenses should be pulled after a thorough investigation of their illegal and abusive practices. There activity is recorded on Flightradar24.com where they turn their transponders off so they cannot be identified. Crap management as well as crap pilots.

I was a member of the Long Beach Flying Club briefly in the past, but ended up canceling my…read moremembership rather quickly after joining because I decided I didn't want to fly their very "vintage" planes (more on that below). That said, I was recommending them to numerous friends up until my first-time interaction with their management today. Today, I brought by a fellow pilot friend who's working on his cross country requirements for his Instrument Rating. I suggested to him that Long Beach Flying Club would be a good place to complete these requirements doing dual instruction because he'd get the benefit of completing the requirement while getting some experience with a fleet of very "vintage" aircraft. I actually consider the age and lack of any modernization in their aircraft fleet to be something that pilots should experience, so I didn't consider this a downside. I don't know that I'd want to do all of my training in their fleet of aircraft, but it's worth getting a block of experience flying older planes. So, why the incredibly low rating? Unfortunately, I ran into Susan Baker. She has to be one of the rudest and least professional individuals I've interacted with in the aviation industry since I started flying in 2005. Sadly, she appears to be in charge of the place, so there's no one to escalate the issue to. What this means is even if you have a great instructor, and they do have some good ones, you'll eventually end up having to deal with Susan and she will not be someone who puts you first as the customer. Basically, she told us she was not interested in our business because she was too busy with her "Korean students". Sadly, this denied her instructors the opportunity to pick up an easy 15 hours of cross country instruction. She could have politely explained they didn't have the availability to take on new customers at the moment, but she made it a point to rudely declare, "I am not interested in your business", and then she literally walked away. As management, that sets the tone and culture for the Long Beach Flying club, so I'd guess there are systemic issues there. Unfortunately these sorts of flying schools tend to prey on foreign students because they have less recourse when the school doesn't address their needs, so their focus on this population of students makes sense. I feel bad for any of them that signed up thinking Long Beach Flying Club represents the otherwise great schools available throughout the Southern California area. After this off-putting experience, I reached out to several pilot friends who are part of the Long Beach airport community - it turns out Susan has a pretty bad reputation as no one was surprised by what I shared. So, would I recommend Long Beach Flying Club? I guess there are multiple angles on this. Would I recommend them as a "Flying Club"? Absolutely not - they're flat out rejecting applicants in the rudest possible way. Would I recommend them as a student? Again, no - inevitably you'll have to deal with their management in some way and if Susan is the person you'll end up dealing with, you're going to regret your choices in life. Would I recommend them to instructors looking for a place to teach? No - again, you'll have to deal with Susan and she'll have no issue trashing your potential customers, making it that much more difficult for you to build your flight training business. How about their planes? This one's also a hard no. Long Beach Flying Club has a reputation for having worn out planes with no modernization. They basically do the minimum work they need to do to keep the planes legal to fly (hopefully?). So, my prior recommendation to friends was Long Beach Flying Club is worth considering in spite of their aircraft. So what's left? Not much unfortunately. I'm actually a bit sad to write this review. I know some of the instructors there, and they're good people. But you need to think of your overall future experience as a customer. The instructor is just part of that equation. During this same outing, I took my friend to several flight schools at the airport: Aces High, Angel City Flyers, The Pilot Shop, and Pacific Air. Every single one of those locations had friendly professional service. They each have their advantages, but the unifying theme with each of them is that they seem genuinely customer focused with a well maintained fleet of aircraft. Also, I've done demo flights with both ATP and Sling Academy at Long Beach airport. Both of those academies were professional and friendly if you're looking for an "accelerated" program (I ended up going to one of them, but that's not the point of this review so I won't mention where I ended up). Long Beach Airport is an amazing community of pilots and flight schools. Stay away from Long Beach Flying Club, but please don't take their substandard approach to be at all representative of the rest of the great schools in this larger community!

I am 10 hours into my flight training and Max has been a great instructor, mentor and friend. He…read moreis able to make me feel at ease while teaching me to become the best pilot that I can be. He also tailors the instruction style to the individual student so that the pace and intensity of learning is the most efficient and long lasting. Would definitely recommend Max if you wish to get your private pilot's license.

From the owner: Individualized flight training by experienced instructors focused only on your needs…read moreWe come to you, or you to us. We don’t teach you to just pass the exam, we teach you the skills needed to fly like a pro from the start.

Best place to take your FAA written exams as Ramy is extremely helpful, professional and friendly…read more Knocked out the FIA and AGI back to back, just ask him if you'd like to take more than one. Also, CFIs should def look into getting their spin endorsement here. Their Robin 2160 is awesome!!

I wrote (and passed) my FAA Private Pilot Written Knowledge Exam here. They could not have been…read moremore accommodating. They opened on Sunday, just so I could take my exam. Everyone was super polite and helpful the times I called with questions. The day of the exam, they were open, set up and ready for me. The exam takes a couple hours, so I appreciated the clean exam room and comfortable chairs. Great experience.

Thank you for Michael for a wonderful Introductory Flight experience you provided for a special…read morebirthday gift this weekend! Easy and fast booking, very flexible with getting a flight arranged. Affordable pricing and very knowledgeable pilot. We will be back! Thanks so much Michael and Long Beach Flight School for your amazing hospitality!