Took my dad here for a fathers day gift, and decided to get a flight myself. I thought that Dad and…read moreI would take two gliders in the same plane, and was dismayed to learn that we would not- we each had to wait while the other was up. Luckily, the facility was very pleasant to wait in, and the employees I spoke to were friendly and encouraging (I am also a student pilot). However, the actual glider flight left something to be desired. Each flight lasted approximately 30 minutes, and both mine and my Father's flights consisted of recycled spoken material, an unwillingness to give us the controls and tedious circling looking for thermals. I chose to go the highest we could, and not once did the instructor let us do anything exciting or give me the controls for even a fraction of a second. Flying and weather will always be variable. But even the lady at the front desk was surprised about my flight. In addition, my 60 year old father and myself were forced to walk from the glider to the building multiple times in the hot Florida sun, despite the presence of a golf cart. They just did not feel like moving the golf cart around multiple times. On a positive note, the grounds and facility are beautiful. They even did an entry in my Glider log-book, for about .6 hrs of flight. I feel guilty with that entry though- I absolutely did not learn a thing. It was clear my instructor was incredible knowledgeable- he was just not interested in sharing any of it. I think they really want to do glider add-ons, and do not enjoy the short single flights that many people come here for. I would consider coming here for a glider add-on since they have a room availible on the premises for approx 35$. That's a great deal! On a final note, if they want to just do glider add-ons, just don't offer an intro flight! If not, please embrace the intro flights. Instead of a cold, sterile and unexciting instructor/flight, make it an enjoyable experience. Even one loop or lazy-8, or even a turn steeper than 30 degrees would have changed my opinion of my flight. Embrace the fun that gliders can be, and put a pilot in the cockpit who actually wants to be there and talk to people.

Amazing experience. All the staff are incredibly warm and accommodating. Pilot from Holland had…read moregreat experience and was very personable.

Purchased a pilot training package for my father, Carson was my fathers instructor for the…read moretraining flight. He started w the simulator training which is Microsoft program that gives one the feel of the controls. Carson was detailed on every aspect of the simulator explaining controls indeptly & patiently. Prior to takeoff, he detailed what he was checking & why, I felt my father was in good hands w him when they jumped into a the Diamond Eclipse plane.The training is 45 minutes, they have comfortable leather chairs, dvd player,kitchen & other amenities (blazing Wifi) if your waiting for flight to land. At the conclusion of the flight he emailed a video of his flight tour.

From the owner: Florida Flight Training provides flight instruction services to members of the Orlando Aviators…read moreFlying Club

Five years ago I started a journey towards becoming a pilot. That journey began at First Landings…read moreand I could not be more thankful. The school is run by a team of professionals that take your flight training as far as you want to go with a pace that matches your lifestyle. The rates for training beat out the competitors while delivering a product that is more personal and productive. The training area is right next to First Landing's home airport (X04) and this is a huge advantage. While training you do not have to waste money and time getting to where you need to practice. The airport is also between several other airports making it an ideal training environment. I pursued my Instrument, Commercial, Flight Instructor, Instrument Flight Instructor, and sport plane Instructor licenses from First Landings. While doing so I was able to compare my experiences with students at other schools. What I found was that not only did I save money, but my training was more productive. Following this I taught for First Landings for several years as a Flight Instructor. The experiences I have gained there have been invaluable in making me the pilot I am today. Thanks to these experiences at First Landings my peers and I are all working for the airlines living the dreams we set out for. If you are looking for a flight school this is the one and there is no better time to start your journey with the schothat will make your dreams a reality.

A fantastic sponsor to our podcast, Runway Life! First Landings has always treated us with respect,…read moreand we recommend this flight school to anyone interested in flight training!

Sherman is the absolute best. He is as sharp as a tack and has so much experience to share. I enjoy…read moreevery second I get to spend learning from him. His top priorities are to teach you to be a safe and competent pilot.

My son has been taking lessons here for about two months now with Colin !! Every time he gets out…read moreof the plane he is smiling, Colin is a great instructor and very knowledgeable about flying and airplanes (which I know you should be because you are teaching other people how to fly) but Colin loves to do it and it shows! I would definitely recommend this place to everyone who wants to learn how to fly! Atlas aviation is in my opinion the best place to go to get you pilot license!!

From the owner: If you live in the Tampa Bay area including Brandon, Lakeland, Valrico, Plant City, etc., and if…read moreyou are interested in learning to pilot an airplane, you?ve come to the right place. Plant City Airport is a great flight school choice. The Private Pilot Certificate (PPL) is like your Driver?s license. As a private pilot you can fly an airplane and carry passengers (friends, family, co-workers, etc) but not for compensation or hire. However, you can share the operating expenses with your passengers. The private pilot certificate is the first step for those interested in a career in aviation. This extensive training program will give students a solid foundation in aerodynamics, meteorology, and hands-on flight experience. Try your first flight lesson and we will only charge you $49. We also have plane rental and hangar rental available. Maintenance and service for most planes is also available.

Great customer service. It took a while to find the main entrance. We evenly just walked in through…read morea door that was open. It's clean and quiet inside. Lots of different rooms for the students to do their learning. They also have a flight stimulator as a cheaper option. Great selection of planes and they seem to be well kept. They seem to get a lot of business. They have a month waiting list right now.

Yes while the airport has little to no air traffic and you are right up in free air space doing…read moretraining I feel the place falls short example, my instructor didn't know everything, might have been new, I was listening to another flt instructor giving instruction to a new student, wanted to jump up and say yes you know it all but realize you need to humbly teach not show off your knowledge, its about the student learning and passing not walking away feeling you are great, I feel while the FAA passes one as a flt intructor it doesn't mean they are teachers, my plane never started, so flight was cancelled, it got better we rescheduled and then they called me to cancel, really pushing me out after all I had been through, simply, I went to Bartow Airport, yes worth the drive, the airport owns the flt school night and day, so I feel in my many years that this school could be a lot better, might I say the guy at the frt desk was exceptional, really seemed to care, but the execution of quality instruction and well maintained plans fell short, worth the extra expense at ORL or again it was well worth trip to Bartow, they took care of me in one flight and learned a lot, sorry have seen over the years a few schools go in and out Orlando Country old school name, its just an iffy airport over the years and would recommend going outside, you are saving money but there is a fallback with excellence. Its good to be working a pattern or taxi on the ground - ex MCO, it's how you get good. Very odd how when you look at reviews you see Forex trading reviews mixed in.....

Very unfriendly. i have had my airplane here for a couple of years snd used to flynin here…read moreregularly when I lived elsewhere. trying to sell the airplane this mornin and went to sit inside for about a half hour waiting for the buyer "We can't have you sitting in here!" What assholes Never again. Overall this airport is unfriendly. rip offs in storage, fuel, and limited rip-off mechanical services.

After a long search i decided to go here for helicopter training, they have the best trainings and…read moreinstructors, well maintained facilities, affordable prices and greatest operations director .

country. After multiple flight schools, I walked in November 28th to right rudder, several hours…read moreinto training, but no clear end in sight. I met Tommy Soto, who advised me he was well versed with the sport pilot curriculum, my goal(sport pilots license) and could get me across the finish line. Logistically I am a hard customer to train, living over 2 hours away and only being able to train on weekends. Tommy advised me he could help. I took the leap of faith, and started training the next weekend. I figured from previous instruction that I had several months ahead of me. Tommy is not your run of the pilot that you are building hours for, he is a true educator and is efficient in finding and quickly correcting what needs work. In less than 2 months in a new aircraft I have passed a sport pilot check ride. I was asked during the exam why I drive so far, I answered good instruction is worth the drive, I would drive 10 hours to train with this organization, they have it down to a science, and affordability that anyone with any schedule can do it. I cannot recommend Tommy and all of RRA enough, true professionals, stuck and rudder purists, and welcoming to anyone that just wants to fly!

I attempted to get flight training information from this organization and sent them an email to…read moretheir info@rra.com email address and by sending the same request through their website. I have not received any response from them. I do not have confidence in an organization that ignores requests for information.

High-quality flight school all around! I started my Private Pilot Certificate at Embry-Riddle but…read moreeventually switched to Epic Flight Academy to finish after hearing such positive remarks from different friends and pilots. I was able to easily maintain my college courses at Riddle while flying with Epic, so flexibility is possible. From dispatch and maintenance staff to Instructors and Team Leaders, every Epic employee exceeded my expectations in terms of a family friendly learning environment. The C-172S aircraft were all in excellent condition, equipped with G1000. The Epic ramp area is well maintained along with KEVB in its entirety, and you simply can't beat its beautiful location in terms of its Class D airspace. However, as a student veteran, I would have liked to see Epic Flight Academy accept VA benefits to allow student veterans to gain assistance in finishing the remaining flight ratings at Epic, but they do not at the moment. Overall, I would highly recommend Epic Flight Academy for obtaining your Private Pilot Certificate, or any other certificate or rating you wish to pursue.

If you plan on attending the aircraft maintenance school, DONT. This place should be renamed "Scam…read moreFlight Academy" because the quality of education is trash. Some of the instructors dont know whats going on and the others are just mindlessly droning on through powerpoint slide shows. I didnt want to pay 47,000$ to be bored to death, I paid for a quality education and quality instructors, which is what was advertised. ive been here for 5 months and all ive learned is that a place like this rips away your motivation to get into the aviation industry. Dont get me started on the housing department either. The same people that own epic own the apartments they use for student housing, one half is non students and the other half are students. The non students (for a two bedroom apartment NOT beachside and NOT in a good spot) pay 1600$ a month, so why is it that the students pay 3200$ a month for the exact same apartment split 4 ways. They cram 4 people in a 2 bedroom apartment and charge the students double. It doesn't take a genius to notice that this is a cash grab/scam. Fuck this place and fuck getting scammed. All the good reviews are for the flight school, for the pilots, anyone can fly a plane but how many people can fix them? Take care of your students and stop scamming them.

Our pilot Jake was amazing. We had such a great time. Absolutely beautiful and thought maybe the…read morebiggest alligator I've ever seen. A great way to explore Florida from a different view but also just do something unique and fun. So glad that we tried it out.

Warning : you should not use this company. I callled and…read morelet them know that I would be arriving in Florida for four days and asked would this be adequate time to complete the five hours of flight training. I was assured by The female at the desk that this would be no problem. I arrived on time each day and prepared for flight training. I received 2.9 hours of training and then I was informed they had pre-booked charters and would not be able to accommodate me the rest of those hours. I spoke with the lady at the front desk about this situation and we agreed that I would be billed only for the hours received. I received a partial refund and then within two hours the refund was taken back out of my account and I received a text message from the company that stated the owner didn't feel comfortable giving me a partial refund. This company was fully aware of my situation and did not honor their word. This company took my money under false pretenses, and payment was made for services NOT RENDERED!!!! I immediately called my credit card company and explain the situation and started a dispute. Anyone looking to get there sea plane ratings I would advise from my experience do not use this company. They are not a reputable company and they lack honesty and integrity. Next day I went to Jack Brown's seaplane base in winter haven Florida I was amazed and I found the staff was amazing and most of all had integrity. After two hours of flight time the Cfi was ready to sign me off, but we could not get a DPE that day and I was flying out the next morning. I found Jack Brown's Sea Plane base to be everything that you could ever ask for in a company for Sea Plane operation. I will be going back to Jack Brown's to fly again in the future highly recommend Jack Brown.