What an awesome flight school. I earned my PPL here not too long ago and I have no complaints. My…read moreinstructor was the best and all the other instructors were incredibly helpful. They worked with my schedule to get me in for flight lessons during the weekends and were available to answer questions throughout the week. Greg, the owner, is also a DPE. I was very nervous going into my checkride, but he eased my nerves and it felt more like a conversation than an exam. I highly recommend him as a DPE if you're looking to schedule a checkride. If you're in the Phoenix area and want to learn to fly, this is the school! I'll be sticking around for my instrument rating and beyond.

I am 59 years old with over 40 years of flight experience, and I am currently working toward my…read moreflight instructor certification. Choosing Fly Goodyear has been one of the best decisions of my aviation journey. The school offers superior flight training in a professional yet friendly environment that makes every lesson both challenging and enjoyable. My assigned Gold Seal instructor has been outstanding--demanding higher standards from me with every flight while providing the support and knowledge needed to reach those goals. The balance between professionalism, safety, and camaraderie is what sets this school apart. Whether you are brand new to aviation or, like me, pursuing advanced certifications, Fly Goodyear provides the quality instruction and atmosphere that makes success possible. I highly recommend this school to anyone serious about flying.

Went here on a Groupon. $99 for 45 min. flight and 15 min. training on simulator. My wife got it…read morefor a gift knowing how much i love to fly but never got beyond video games. It started out bad as my reservation was cancelled due to weather and no one called. They said they did but i never got it. Anyways, I wasted a trip there only to find that out. Strike one. Next week we tried again. Weather was perfect. Our instructor, Steve, was very friendly and patient. We proceeded to the simulator. The deal was for one person, but they let my wife come in and watch and then come along on the flight as a passenger so it really becomes a deal for 2 which was cool. The trainer explained a lot before i started the simulator. He was quite thorough. I was nervous just on this thing, but I flew that and did fairly well. Then we moved out onto the flight line. He went through the pre-flight inspection on our Cessna trainer with me. Boy, there is like a hundred things to check before you fly. But I'm glad because it's all about safety. He fired up the engine and taxied over to the runway. As we were waiting for clearance from Clarence he asked if i want to take off? I nearly crapped my pants. They usually don't let you do things like this but i guess i exuded such confidence. (LOL). We ended up having to hurry out of the way of more traffic so he took control to get us going. Then he had me take the wheel and pull up when we got to speed. It was awesome! I was flying! He let me fly the whole way as we climbed, banked around and headed to Lake Pleasant and back doing different maneuvers and teaching me about navigation. As I descended into the airport he asked me if I wanted to land. Again I nearly soiled my Fruit of the Looms. I've had trouble with the rudder pedals before and declined knowing I could send us into the ditch by wildly swerving left and right. But I got us pretty close to the ground before he took over. I've done this one other time at another facility and they didn't give me this much control and time at "the stick" or training. If you are looking for something different and novel to do, I highly recommend this. I was on an adrenaline high all day!

Before I had my mid life career change.... I spoke with…read moreseveral pilots at many different airports. All said this school was top notch. One school I interviewed at said they would hire me on the spot if I went through WESTWIND school. That's just to tip of my reasons. I drive almost at hour each way and havnt found a better group of people wanting to help at any time with any questions. I have received my PPL and IR rating. Will def continue here

Just completed my private pilot license with Angel Aviation, and couldn't ask for a better program!…read moreThe flight training was very consistent and constructive. Abby Bruyns was my CFI and is very experienced/ did an amazing job! 10/10 definitely recommend Angel Aviation!

Closing in on finishing my Commercial Multi-Engine addon here at Angel, all I have to say is WOW. I…read morestarted at the big "fancy G1000" flight schools, and ended up coming to Angel. The structure was easily laid out on what needs to be known to be a smart and safe pilot flying multiple engines. There is an entire layout of documents to help you get started, after; the ground instruction I had with Kelly and Zachary shows not only their deep understanding of their aircraft and physics behind multiple engines but also you can sense their love of flying. Kelly is understanding of my hectic schedule and creating/changing flights at a moments notice to ensure I can still fly. Absolute great program for anyone looking to get their CMEL addon, or start their flight training as a student pilot!

Wow What a great experience Kaylin Smith was very, very professional. She explained all the aspects…read moreof the flight from take off the landing she answered all of my sons questions and made sure he was ready and allowed him to fly the plane. my son had a huge smile on his face from start to finish.

I did a bit of homework before I booked a Discovery Flight as a treat for myself. I talked to a…read morecouple of aviator buddies, and all have said this place was really good. I've now been here twice, and the staff have been great both times. Initially, I came for a tour and then set up a Discovery Flight a few weeks later. I was paired up with a female CFI, and it was a really good fit. CL was amazing with me from start to finish and really took the time to show me things, and I really appreciated that. We did a flight pre check, and then both climbed in and got ready to fly. The great thing about this place is that they have all the same Cessna 172s to teach their students. And, they all use G1000s EFIS. Maintainence of planes are done in-house, and everyone talks about how regularly they upkeep their planes and all are in very good condition. It was really fun going on this Discovery Flight, and I'm hooked! The next step is to get the process going to get my PPL...so I'll be back here soon enough.

Located just south of Carefree & 99th is an adventure waiting to happen…read more Had a fantastic time with out pilot Gary. First off before you even get off the ground Gary has some really creative photography skills and includes photos of video of your flight on his Facebook page. The take off and flight was a breeze, which is good because breeze is the only thing keeping you up there. You are towed up in the air until you reach about 1500ft then a quick swoop down to ease the tension off the rope and you are free as a bird. We took the offer to extend our flight another 10 minutes and to about 2500ft and that was really worth it. You get to see just about the entire Lake Pleasant, Anthem, Desert Hills & Ben Avery from the air. A few times around The marina where Dillions is located and more lake. Gary welcomes you to talk about gliding, the instruments and just about anything you want, he is a great wealth of knowledge and an expert pilot. Want to loop in a glider, sure he can do that!!! Flyby just like I. Top gun! That too! I would say the loop and flyby was well worth the adventure on their own. Take your GoPro (no stick) but plenty of room to use a helmet/head mount or just hold it. If you are small enough the back seat fits too, it's a squeeze though. All in all this makes a great adventure and a really cool gift!

This is from the minutes at the former home of NW Sky sports. I can attest to the fact that Boggs…read moreflaunts safety rules constantly. In my opinion as a pilot. Boggs is an accident waiting to happen. Port staff requested that the committee discuss a proposed concession agreement for Northwest Sky Sports, although the final decision rests with the Port's executive director. In the past, Northwest Sky Sports operated its glider rides, scenic flights and instruction from Hangar 1, now under lease by Insitu. To operate a commercial activity on Port property, a business must have a concession agreement with the Port. Since there are no other concession agreements at Ken Jernstedt Airfield, Port staff felt it was appropriate to consult with the Airport Advisory Committee. Safety was the primary concern. Michael McElwee noted the Port had received some complaints regarding pilot Gary Boggs, especially during the September 2007 Fly-In. Young noted he has access to video documenting low flyovers that were beneath the Federal Aviation Administration's regulations. Yannotti expressed concern about possible repeated safety issues regarding Boggs and objected to the concession permit. Harris noted that he has witnessed the glider approaching the airport that were flying too fast and too steep, noting it was some of the most dangerous flying he had ever seen. Boggs countered that he was not flying at low altitudes and felt he was flying safely. All sides of the issue were allowed to offer input, which McElwee will assess as he considers a concession agreement for Northwest Sky Sports. McElwee plans to make a decision prior to Blossom Festival Weekend (April 19-20), when Boggs has some scenic flights scheduled.

Emily was absolutely amazing! She is a world of knowledge and it's obvious she cares! My daughter…read moreloved her discovery flight and cannot wait to get started! Check them out! You won't be disappointed!

I signed up for the discovery flight, neither planes worked and had issues. I guess that's as a…read moresign, but instead I persisted and still couldn't get on a flight. They do not offer refunds even if your trip has issues. Tread carefully or pick a different company if you are shopping around

Top to bottom, great training experience. Facility is impeccable and instructors are conscientious…read morewith great knowledge.

Good people. Good course material. Great equipment. Bad service and poor skills providing…read moreeducational services. They are all about money. And no one is accountable. Typical large company with poor management. I was warned not to attend the school because of the issues I experienced but unfortunately I did not listen.

I was recently visiting Arizona with my family and ended up with a flat tire on our airplane…read more We were desperate and looking for help, not to mention, it was Sunday at a desolate airport. To our surprise, GGR Aviation called us back, ended up finding a mechanic that flew out to fix our flat tire and got us back in the air and on our way home!! I think actions like this say a lot about how a company that really cares would treat their customers. It was a longshot calling them and they did it just to help us on our way. we were treated like good friends or family. Thank you so much GGR!!

These are some good people!!!! Guy and his son are very helpful and easy to work with. I have…read morenothing but good things to say about GGR Aviation. Also the aircraft they own are top notch and extremely well taken care of. Good people, beautiful location, awesome aircraft. Look no further, GGR Aviation exceeded all my expectation.